brainstorming

B1
US /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/
noun verb Freq #32699

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions

    we had an intense brainstorming session today

  2. 2
    noun

    A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

  3. 3
    verb

    present participle and gerund of brainstorm

Etymology

From brainstorm + -ing.

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Synonyms
2 noun · a method of problem solving... thought shower

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