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Innovation Center

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən ˈsɛntər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A facility or organization dedicated to the development and promotion of new ideas, technologies, or products.

    "The innovation center at the university fosters collaboration between students and industry leaders."
  2. 2

    A hub for research and development activities aimed at creating innovative solutions.

    "Startups often seek support from the local innovation center to accelerate their growth."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'innovation' derives from the Latin 'innovare', meaning 'to renew or change', which evolved in usage through the Middle Ages to denote new ideas and methods. 'Center' comes from the Latin 'centrum', meaning 'the middle point', reflecting a place of focus or activity.

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