Word
brainstorming
Phoneticsbrain·storm·ing
US/ˈbɹeɪnˌstɔɹmɪŋ/
UK/bɹˈeɪnstɔːmɪŋ/
Definition
n. a meeting where a group of people tries to come up with many new ideas. You use this when you need to solve a problem or create something new.
n. a collaborative process in which a group of individuals generates a large number of ideas for the solution to a problem. Often involves a free-flowing exchange of thoughts without immediate criticism.
Examples
“We had a great brainstorming session this morning.”
“The marketing team spent the afternoon in brainstorming to develop a new slogan for the product launch.”
“Effective brainstorming requires a supportive environment where participants feel safe to share unconventional thoughts without fear of immediate judgment from their peers.”
Examples
simple
“We had a great brainstorming session this morning.”
contextual
“The marketing team spent the afternoon in brainstorming to develop a new slogan for the product launch.”
complex
“Effective brainstorming requires a supportive environment where participants feel safe to share unconventional thoughts without fear of immediate judgment from their peers.”
Real-World Examples
“He and his business partner were “brainstorming ideas in terms of what the UK market was lacking”.” “We concluded from our research that AI is a powerful tool for financial fact-finding and brainstorming.” Etymology
From brainstorm + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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