brainstorming
ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ
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Definition of brainstorming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

creativityintensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas
  • The team held a brainstorming to tackle the budget issues.

Adjective

idea generationrelated to generating ideas through group discussion
  • We had a brainstorming session to solve the issue.
creative imaginative innovative
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Origin of brainstorming

English, brain (mind) + storm (violent disturbance)

Terms with brainstorming included in their meaning

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brainstorming
conversation in a group to share ideas
thinking
experiencing rapid thoughts while brainstorming
brainstorming
voice ideas in a group to brainstorm
brainstorming time
period of generating and gathering ideas
jamn.
creativity
event for brainstorming and collaboration
art
quick sketch for artistic brainstorming
creativity
brainstorming method with immediate idea sharing
thinking
experience active thinking or brainstorming

Examples of brainstorming in a sentence

  • They scheduled a brainstorming to improve product design.
  • The brainstorming approach led to innovative solutions.
  • They used a brainstorming technique to generate new marketing ideas.

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  1. French:brainstorming, de remue-méninges, ...
  2. German:Brainstorming, kreativ, ...
  3. Italian:brainstorming, di brainstorming, ...
  4. Spanish:brainstorming, creativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:tempestade de ideias, de brainstorming, ...
  6. Chinese:头脑风暴, 头脑风暴的, ...
  7. Japanese:ブレインストーミング, ブレインストーミングの, ...
  8. Arabic:العَصْفُ الذِّهْنِيُّ, عَصْف ذِهْنِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִעוּר מוֹחוֹת, שֶׁל סִעוּר מוֹחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:мозговой штурм, мозговой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мозковий штурм, мозковий, ...
  12. Hindi:विचार-मंथन, विचार-सृजन, ...
brainstorm
ˈbreɪnstɔːm

Definition of brainstorm - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
creativitygenerate ideas creatively in a group
  • The team brainstormed to find a new marketing strategy.
brainwave conceptualize ideate
2.
intense thinkingUSthink intensely to solve a problemUS
  • She brainstormed all night to finish the project.
deliberate ideate

Noun

1.
idea sessionUSsession where people generate ideas collectivelyUS
  • We had a brainstorm to plan the event.
brainwave think tank
2.
creative thoughtsudden clever idea
  • His latest brainstorm could potentially revolutionize the industry..
idea inspiration
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generate ideas or solutions in a group setting
The team will have a brainstorm to solve the issue.

Origin of brainstorm

English, brain (organ) + storm (violent disturbance)

Examples of brainstorm in a sentence

  • Let's brainstorm to solve this complex problem.
  • They brainstormed ideas for the new marketing campaign.
  • We need to brainstorm a solution to this issue.
  • The team gathered for a brainstorm to solve the issue.
  • A quick brainstorm led to innovative solutions.
  • She had a brainstorm during the meeting.

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  1. French:brainstormer, séance de brainstorming, ...
  2. German:brainstormen, Brainstorming, ...
  3. Italian:fare brainstorming, brainstorming, ...
  4. Spanish:hacer una lluvia de ideas, lluvia de ideas, ...
  5. Portuguese:fazer um brainstorming, sessão de brainstorming, ...
  6. Chinese:集思广益, 创意会, ...
  7. Japanese:ブレインストーミングをする, ブレインストーム, ...
  8. Arabic:قَامَ بِعَصْف ذِهْنِي, عَصْف ذِهْنِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִסְעוֹר מוֹחוֹת, סִעוּר מוֹחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:мозговать, мозговой штурм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мозкувати, мозковий штурм, ...
  12. Hindi:विचार-मंथन करना, विचार मंथन, ...

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