What does the TOEIC word "patent" mean?

The TOEIC word "patent" (noun (名詞)) means "特許、特許権" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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noun (名詞)

patent

特許、特許権

Yes, a typical business example is: "The company secured a patent for its new energy-saving device." which translates to "その会社は新しい省エネ装置の特許を取得した。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: TOEICでは、新製品開発、研究部門、知的財産に関する文脈（Part 6やPart 7のニュース記事、社内通知など）で頻出します。

license

innovation

The company secured a patent for its new energy-saving device.

その会社は新しい省エネ装置の特許を取得した。

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Our research team is working to develop technology worthy of a new ______.

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解説: 「新しい〜に値する技術を開発する」という文脈では、「特許」が最も適切です。
English: Developing technology is often associated with obtaining a patent.

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