in ‧ no ‧ va ‧ tion W3 AC /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ innovative , ↑ innovatory ; verb : ↑ innovate ; noun : ↑ innovation ]
1 . [countable] a new idea, method, or invention
innovation in
recent innovations in English teaching
2 . [uncountable] the introduction of new ideas or methods:
We must encourage innovation if the company is to remain competitive.
innovation in
We need to encourage innovation in industry.
Many people feel bewildered by the speed of technological innovation.