invention

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
noun
  1. A new device, method, or process that is created for the first time.
    • Many people think the wheel is the most important invention in human history.
    • She received a patent for her invention of a solar-powered water purifier.
    • The telephone was a revolutionary invention that changed communication forever.
  2. The act or process of creating something new.
    • The company invests heavily in research and invention.
    • Invention often requires years of trial and error.
    • His talent for invention led to dozens of useful gadgets.
  3. A story or explanation that is not true; a falsehood.
    • The rumor about the celebrity was a pure invention by the tabloids.
    • His excuse for being late was a complete invention.
    • She dismissed the claim as an invention of the jealous competitor.
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