Innovation Vocabulary

verb to make or become different

adjective different from what it was before

• The company's policies have changed over the years to adapt to new regulations.
• I can't believe how much you've changed since high school!
• She totally ghosted me after things changed between us.
• His perspective on life completely changed after the accident.

verb to happen or occur; to take place

• The changes in the company's policy came about after careful consideration by the board of directors.
• I'm not sure how that decision came about, but it seems like a good idea.
• I have no idea how that whole situation came about, but it's crazy!
• The idea for the new product came about in a brainstorming session.

verb to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity

• The new findings are expected to emerge during the next research phase.
• I heard some gossip about a scandal that is about to emerge.
• I can't believe that drama just emerged out of nowhere.
• As the sun began to set, the full moon started to emerge in the night sky.

noun a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so

• The entrepreneur presented a detailed business plan to potential investors.
• The entrepreneur is always coming up with new ideas for startups.
• That entrepreneur is a real go-getter when it comes to business.
• The entrepreneur planted the seeds of innovation and watched them grow into successful ventures.

adjective nimble is an adjective that describes someone or something as quick, agile, and light in movement

• The gymnast demonstrated her nimble movements during the routine.
• I was impressed by how nimble the cat was as it chased after the toy.
• That skateboarder is so nimble, he can pull off some sick tricks!
• Her mind was nimble, quickly processing and adapting to new information.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• The company is on the verge of closing a major deal with a new client.
• I heard they're on the verge of breaking up.
• She's on the verge of losing it if you keep pushing her like that.
• The artist felt like she was on the verge of a creative breakthrough.

noun a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention

verb to obtain a patent for (an invention)

adjective existing as a right or title conferred by a patent

• The company applied for a patent to protect their new invention.
• I heard that John got a patent for his cool gadget.
• Did you see that guy with the patent for the crazy contraption?
• Her unique style is like a patent on fashion trends.

noun Research and Development

• The company invests heavily in research and development (R&D) to stay ahead of the competition.
• The R&D team is always coming up with new ideas to improve our products.
• The R&D guys are like the brainiacs of the company, always working on cool stuff.
• Investing in R&D is like planting seeds for future growth in the business.

noun a process of investigating and experimenting to discover new knowledge or improve existing products or processes

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• The company invests heavily in research and development to stay ahead in the industry.
• The team is always working on new research and development projects to improve our products.
• We're constantly brainstorming new ideas for research and development.
• Innovation is the key to success in today's market, and research and development is at the heart of it.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The team had to think up a new strategy to increase sales.
• Let's get together and think up some ideas for the party.
• We need to think up a cool excuse to skip class tomorrow.
• Sometimes you just have to think up a way to navigate through difficult situations.

adjective existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time

• In today's society, technology has become ubiquitous, with almost everyone owning a smartphone.
• Those fast food chains are ubiquitous, you can find them on almost every street corner.
• That song is so ubiquitous, it's been playing on the radio non-stop.
• The artist's influence is ubiquitous in the art world, his style can be seen in many other works.

noun a process where individuals or groups collaborate to produce a mutually valued outcome

• Co-creation is a process where two or more parties work together to create something new.
• Let's do some co-creation and come up with a cool project idea together.
• Hey, wanna do some co-creation and brainstorm some ideas?
• In the world of art, co-creation with other artists can lead to amazing collaborations.

adjective relating to or characteristic of an entrepreneur, someone who organizes and manages a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk

• The entrepreneurial spirit of the young business owner was evident in her innovative approach to marketing.
• My friend is so entrepreneurial - she's always coming up with new business ideas.
• That guy is a real hustler, always working on his entrepreneurial ventures.
• The seeds of an entrepreneurial mindset were planted in her at a young age, and now she's reaping the rewards.

noun A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so

• The entrepreneur was a successful -preneur who built multiple businesses from the ground up.
• My friend is a real -preneur, always coming up with new business ideas.
• I'm tired of working for someone else, I want to be my own -preneur and start my own business.
• She was a -preneur in the world of fashion, constantly innovating and creating new trends.

noun B2T is a noun that refers to a specific entity, such as a product or a company name.

• B2T is an abbreviation for 'Business to Technology' which refers to companies that provide technology solutions to other businesses.
• I heard that company specializes in B2T services, they must be really good with technology.
• Hey, do you know anyone who works in B2T? I need some tech help for my project.
• In the world of B2T, innovation and efficiency are key to staying ahead of the competition.

adjective being born or developed; emerging

adverb in the process of being born or developed; emerging

• The project is still aborning and we are working on finalizing the details.
• The party plans are aborning and we need to start sending out invites.
• The new album is aborning and I can't wait to hear it!
• The idea was aborning in her mind, slowly taking shape before she shared it with the team.