Something new; an improvement. Not the same as invention, as an invention is an object, while an innovation could be a new way of thinking or designing. An innovation can lead to many new inventions.
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Al-Khwarizmi by A change made to an existing object or way of doing things, to improve its effectiveness or efficiency. Some adaptations are natural or by accident.