Definition of Innovation

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innovation
n. introduction of something new; change, new method or practice

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Innovation Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

MONASH Marketing Dictionary
Innovation
the introduction of a product which is new to both the company and its customers; a new-to-the-world product. See Product ExtensionNew Product Duplication.

Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary
Innovation
to introduce something new; it includes invention, creativity, design, production and marketing (see design and creativity).


Innovation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Innovation
(n.)
The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
  
(n.)
A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.
  
(n.)
A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.
  

WordNet 2.0
innovation

Noun
1. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
(synonym) invention
(hypernym) creation
(derivation) introduce, innovate
2. the creation of something in the mind
(synonym) invention, excogitation, conception, design
(hypernym) creativity, creativeness, creative thinking
(hyponym) concoction
3. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"
(synonym) initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, introduction, instauration
(hypernym) beginning, start, commencement
(hyponym) authorship, paternity
(derivation) introduce, innovate

hEnglish - advanced version
innovation

innovation
\in`no*va"tion\ (?), n. [l. innovatio; cf. f. innovation.]
1. the act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
2. a change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites. the love of things ancient doth argue stayedness, but levity and want of experience maketh apt unto innovations.
3. (bot.) a newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.


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Innovation Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Electronics Terminology
Innovation
Innovation is the whole process from: invention, development, pilot production, marketing, production. Invention is just invention (.Innovation = creative idea + implementation.)


Innovation Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of Chess Terms
Innovation
A novel move or idea in an established line of play.


Innovation Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

English - Klingon
innovation
n. chab (slang)


Innovation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Innovation
The classic definitions of innovation include:
  1. the act of introducing something new: something newly introduced (The American Heritage Dictionary).
  2. the introduction of something new. (Merriam-Webster Online)
  3. a new idea, method or device. (Merriam-Webster Online)
  4. the successful exploitation of new ideas (Department of Trade and IndustryUK).
  5. change that creates a new dimension of performance Peter Drucker (Hesselbein, 2002)
  6. the process of making improvements by introducing something new

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