ideation
Americannoun
Usage
What does ideation mean? Ideation is the act or process of forming ideas or images in one’s mind.Warning: This article involves discussion of the sensitive topic of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support, call the toll-free, 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also text HOME to 741741 for free to get 24/7 support from the Crisis Text Line.The term ideation is especially used in the context of psychology to refer to thought processes focusing on a particular action, as in phrases like suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts) and violent ideation (thoughts about committing violence).Sometimes, ideation is used to refer to the kind of brainstorming done in a business setting to generate new ideas.Ideation is the noun form of the verb ideate, meaning to form ideas or to think.Example: During meditation, you are encouraged to refrain from ideation of any kind—clear your mind of all thoughts.
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Origin of ideation
Example Sentences
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Potential adverse events the companies knew about included depression, suicidal ideation, somnolence, edema, dizziness and confusion, documents from lawsuits show.
Hodgson’s parents told police their son “had been depressed since being on administrative leave, but they stated he was not suicidal and did not have any suicidal ideations,” according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times
In the fashion industry, it takes around six months to design and produce a collection of clothing, from ideation and concept building to the day items end up in stores and online.
"Finally, there is a law that requires companies to protect their users who express suicidal ideations to chatbots."
From Barron's
“This is a miraculous thing,” said retired MMA fighter Tait Fletcher, who credits the treatment with freeing him from suicidal ideation.
From Los Angeles Times
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