brainstorming
[ breyn-stawr-ming ]
/ ˈbreɪnˌstɔr mɪŋ /
noun
a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion.
Origin of brainstorming
First recorded in 1955–60;
brainstorm +
-ing1
Words nearby brainstorming
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brainstorm,
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brainteaser,
braintree,
brainwash,
brainwashing,
brainwave
Definition for brainstorming (2 of 2)
OTHER WORDS FROM brainstorm
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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