B2 noun Neutral

Innovation

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products; a new idea or method itself.

Examples

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1

The new kitchen gadget is a clever innovation.

The new tool for the kitchen is a smart new idea.

2

The prize was awarded for outstanding innovation in medicine.

The award was given for a very impressive new medical method.

3

We need some innovation in this office; things are getting boring.

We need some new ways of doing things because work is repetitive.

Word Family

Noun
innovator
Verb
innovate
Adverb
innovatively
Adjective
innovative
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Memory Tip

Innovation is 'In-No-Vation' — bringing 'In' a 'New' (No) way of doing things.

Quick Quiz

The company's success is due to its focus on continuous ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: innovation

Examples

1

The new kitchen gadget is a clever innovation.

everyday

The new tool for the kitchen is a smart new idea.

2

The prize was awarded for outstanding innovation in medicine.

formal

The award was given for a very impressive new medical method.

3

We need some innovation in this office; things are getting boring.

informal

We need some new ways of doing things because work is repetitive.

4

Schumpeter's theory emphasizes the role of innovation in economic cycles.

academic

Schumpeter's ideas highlight how new methods change the economy over time.

5

Our company culture encourages innovation at every level.

business

Our workplace rules help everyone come up with new ideas.

Word Family

Noun
innovator
Verb
innovate
Adverb
innovatively
Adjective
innovative

Common Collocations

technological innovation new ideas in tech
product innovation creating a new type of item
foster innovation to encourage new ideas
constant innovation always creating new things
recent innovation a new idea from the near past

Common Phrases

innovation hub

a place where many new ideas are created

drive innovation

to be the reason that new ideas happen

market innovation

a new way of selling to people

Often Confused With

Innovation vs Invention

Invention is creating something that never existed before; innovation is improving or finding a new use for something.

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Usage Notes

Often used as an uncountable noun (the process) or a countable noun (the specific new thing).

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Common Mistakes

Don't use 'innovation' when you just mean a simple change; it usually implies an improvement.

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Memory Tip

Innovation is 'In-No-Vation' — bringing 'In' a 'New' (No) way of doing things.

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Word Origin

From Latin 'innovatus', past participle of 'innovare', to renew.

Grammar Patterns

innovation in + field innovation of + noun through innovation
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Cultural Context

Silicon Valley is often cited as the global center for technological innovation.

Quick Quiz

The company's success is due to its focus on continuous ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: innovation

More business words

implement

B2

To implement means to start using a plan, system, or law to make it happen or put it into action. It involves the practical step of carrying out a strategy or policy that has been officially agreed upon.

innovation

B2

Innovation refers to the process of creating or implementing a new idea, method, or product that significantly improves an existing situation. It is commonly used in business and technology to describe breakthroughs that lead to growth or efficiency.

Revenue

B2

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations. It is often referred to as the 'top line' as it sits at the top of the income statement before any expenses are deducted.

Stakeholder

B2

A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organization's actions, objectives, and policies.

Asset

B2

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it specifically refers to a resource with economic value that an individual or corporation owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide a future benefit.

Liability

B2

The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

B2

A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Acquisition

B2

The act of one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of it. It can also refer to the act of gaining a new skill, habit, or item.

Dividend

B2

A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Expenditure

B2

The action of spending funds, or the total amount of money spent by a person, company, or government. It is a more formal term than 'spending'.

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