incubator
noun/ˈɪŋkjəˌbeɪtər/
Frequency rank: #11,382 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
An organization or facility that helps new businesses or ideas develop by providing resources and support.
Example sentence
The startup company found early support in a university incubator that provided office space and mentorship.
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