Word
innovator
Phoneticsin·no·va·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnəˌveɪtɝ/
UK/ˈɪnəvˌeɪtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. You use this to describe someone who changes how things are done by being creative.
n. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. Often used in business and technology contexts to describe those who drive significant change.
Examples
“She is a leading innovator in the field of green energy.”
“The company is looking for a creative innovator who can help them redesign their mobile app for a younger audience.”
“History remembers the bold innovator not just for the novelty of their invention, but for the persistence required to convince a skeptical public of its utility.”
Examples
simple
“She is a leading innovator in the field of green energy.”
contextual
“The company is looking for a creative innovator who can help them redesign their mobile app for a younger audience.”
complex
“History remembers the bold innovator not just for the novelty of their invention, but for the persistence required to convince a skeptical public of its utility.”
Real-World Examples
“Lawson, one of the few Black developers among gaming’s early innovators, was a tinkerer from a young age.” “Image caption, The Independent highlights its Climate 100 - the "changemakers and innovators helping turn the time on our climate crisis".” Etymology
From Late Latin innovātor, from innovō; equivalent to innovate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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