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Innovation vs Advancement - What's the difference?

innovation | advancement |

As nouns the difference between innovation and advancement

is that innovation is the act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc while advancement is the act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.

innovation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.
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  • A change effected by innovating; a change in customs;
  • Something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites.
  • A newly formed shoot, or the annually produced addition to the stems of many mosses.

    • advancement

    English

    Alternative forms

    * advancemente * advauncement * advauncemente

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.
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  • An advance of money or value; payment in advance.
  • (legal) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

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