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brainstorming

brainstorming

14 3.0
A group meeting to think of many ideas quickly without judging them
  • noun
  • /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/
translation icon : tormenta de ideas
  • Participants offer and evaluate creative ideas through brainstorming and act on the best solutions.
  • brainstorming session
  • brainstorming idea
  • brainstorming process

And the, the research on like brainstorming, we're all brainstorming together.

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Examples

  • A projection system and Smart Board add to our presentation and brainstorming capabilities.

    Academic text (2008)
  • During the team meeting, we engaged in brainstorming to generate innovative solutions for the project.

  • So, a little brainstorming session!

  • This place is perfect for brainstorming.

  • Students working in small groups are guided through brainstorming content to include in the writing.

    Academic text (2015)
  • So the first day is really just us brainstorming, spitballing ideas.

  • The reimagining began with brainstorming sessions, then a committee of students, parents, and staff was formed.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The seminar was also noted as an important training opportunity for brainstorming and problem-solving of actual situations.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Vision statements emerge from brainstorming, examining a view of the realistic, credible, and attractive future.

    Academic text (2005)
  • One example of a planned assessment is a brainstorming activity (Cowie & Bell, 1999).

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

ideation
vsbrainstorming
  • Jargon
6 7.9

To think of new plans or solutions for a problem

focuses specifically on group free and spontaneous idea generation among members
creative thinking
vsbrainstorming
5 3.7

Thinking in new ways to make things or solve problems

is a group method for spontaneous idea generation rather than a personal skill
brainstorming session
vsbrainstorming
5 3.4

A meeting where people share many new ideas without judging them

is the broader group technique used beyond a single meeting
cross-pollination of ideas
vsbrainstorming
4.6

Mixing ideas from different people or fields to make new solutions

focuses on idea sharing inside a group rather than mixing across disciplines

Antonyms

48 6.7

To give an opinion about a work such as a book or film to show its good and bad points

Compounds

A meeting where people share many new ideas without judging them

How Planned

outline
59 2.7
brainstorming
14 3.0

Surface Forms

brainstorming singular

Morphology

brainstorming = brainstorm (semi-transparent) = brain + storm + ing

The formation is a regular gerund/nominalization from the verb 'brainstorm'.

Etymology

Brainstorming joins brain ('mind') and storm ('a sudden, strong rush'). It paints a picture of a quick 'storm' of ideas in the mind, so it means a session where people share many ideas quickly.