brainstorming

[ breyn-stawr-ming ]

/ ˈbreɪnˌstɔr mɪŋ /

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noun

a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion.

Words nearby brainstorming

brainpower, brainsick, brainstem, brainstem evoked response audiometry, brainstorm, brainstorming, brainteaser, braintree, brainwash, brainwashing, brainwave

Origin of brainstorming

First recorded in 1955–60; brainstorm + -ing¹

Definition for brainstorming (2 of 2)

brainstorm

[ breyn-stawrm ]

/ ˈbreɪnˌstɔrm /

noun

a sudden impulse, idea, etc.
a fit of mental confusion or excitement.

brainstorming.

adjective

of or relating to brainstorming.

verb (used without object)

to conduct or practice brainstorming.

verb (used with object)

to subject (a problem) to brainstorming.

Origin of brainstorm

1890–95; brain + storm; originally a severe mental disturbance

OTHER WORDS FROM brainstorm

brain·storm·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for brainstorming

Rodenhouse typed “sensor-embedded nails” into a shared document while they were brainstorming.
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There are the Hooli brainstorming sessions conducted atop a seven-person conference bike (a la Google).
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And they were responsive, and that only bolstered my brainstorming sessions, so the next time I came in with more ideas.
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Brainstorming, developing, and commercializing new ideas is vital for the American economy, and for our society at large.
Is America Out of Ideas?|Daniel Gross|August 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST

While brainstorming, they realized each had spent a good chunk of time photographing and videoing street artists.
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Officially, this was a “brainstorming session,” but everyone knew that it was all about getting the nod from Sammy.
Makers|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for brainstorming (1 of 2)

brainstorming

/ (ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ) /

noun

intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas

British Dictionary definitions for brainstorming (2 of 2)

brainstorm

/ (ˈbreɪnˌstɔːm) /

noun

a severe outburst of excitement, often as the result of a transitory disturbance of cerebral activity

British informal a sudden mental aberration

informal another word for brainwave

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brainstorming

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Origin of brainstorming

Definition for brainstorming (2 of 2)

noun

adjective

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

Origin of brainstorm

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British Dictionary definitions for brainstorming (2 of 2)

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