What Do We Mean by "Innovation"?
www2.ed.gov › about › officesDec 06, 2004 · What Do We Mean by "Innovation"? in•no•vate - v. To begin something new: introduce. in•no•va•tion - n. 1. The act of innovating. 2. Something that is new or unusual. -- Webster's II Innovation is the spark of insight that leads a scientist or inventor to investigate an issue or phenomenon.