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To cause to appear or begin; to introduce
The invention of the printing press ushered in a new era of mass communication.
initiatecommenceinaugurate
innovations / ˌɪnəˈveɪʃənz /nounNew methods, ideas, or products
The company is known for its innovations.
creativityinventionmodernization
augmented / ɔːɡˈmentɪd /adjectiveenhanced or supplemented
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
Virtual RealityAR
profound / prəˈfaʊnd /adjectiveFar-reaching and thorough in effect
The profound impact of the decision.
deepintensesignificant
disruptions / dɪsˈrʌpʃən /nounEvents that interrupt, disturb, or prevent the smooth continuation of something
The pandemic caused significant disruptions to global supply chains.
interruptionsdisturbancesupheavals
A particular aspect or feature of something
The advent of AI has transformed many facets of business operations.
aspectdimensionfeature
efficiency / ɪˈfɪʃənsi /nounThe ability to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort
The company implemented new strategies to improve efficiency in its operations.
productivityeffectivenessoptimization
crucial / ˈkruːʃəl /adjectiveOf extreme importance; vital
It is crucial to follow safety guidelines.
essentialcriticalvital
Encourages the development of (something desirable)
The school fosters a sense of community.
promoteencouragecultivate
continuity / ˌkɑːntɪˈnuːəti /nounthe state of continuing without stopping
The company ensured continuity of service despite the power outage.
continuationcontinuum
collaboration / kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən /nounThe action of working with someone to produce or create something
The project required close collaboration between the design and engineering teams.
cooperationteamworkpartnership
progress / ˈprɑːɡres /nounadvancement or improvement
Technological progress has greatly improved our lives.
developmentgrowthevolution