Meaning of the word invention in English
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invention
US /ɪnˈven.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈven.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the action of inventing something, typically a process or device
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The invention of the printing press revolutionized communication.
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His latest invention is a device that cleans air pollution.
2.
a false statement or story; a fabrication
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The whole story was a complete invention.
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His alibi turned out to be a clever invention.
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