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innovator

B1
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˈɪnəvˌeɪtə/

US

  • /ˈɪnəˌveɪtər/
  • /ˈɪnoʊˌveɪtər/

Description

An innovator is not just someone who has ideas. They are the kind of person who turns ideas into real change. Think of it like this: many people may dream about a better way to do something, but this kind of person is the one who tries it, builds it, or puts it into use. They look for new and better ways to solve problems. They are often willing to test things, take risks, and learn from failure. You can call someone this in business, science, art, education, or everyday life when they help move things forward in a fresh way.

Examples

  1. 1

    Medical technology

    She became known as an innovator in medical technology.

  2. 2

    Global awards

    The award honors young innovators from around the world.

  3. 3

    Public recognition

    At first, many people doubted his idea, but they later saw him as an innovator.

  4. 4

    Hiring

    The company wants to hire innovators who can improve old systems.

  5. 5

    Social policy

    Her work on low-cost housing made her an innovator in social policy.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • innovatornoun

Forms

  • innovatorspluralnoun