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brainstorming

[breyn-stawr-ming]

noun

  1. a technique for generating ideas and solving specific problems with uncensored and nonlinear thinking, usually performed through group participation in a spontaneous discussion where all ideas are noted without assigning them value, and no proposal is selected or discarded until after the conclusion of the creative exercise.



brainstorming

/ ˈɪˌɔːɪŋ /

noun

  1. intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of brainstorming1

First recorded in 1955–60; brainstorm + -ing 1
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For Cole, meetings are a constant brainstorming session on how to keep fans engaged and interacting.

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Huddling around him, the brothers would begin brainstorming what sounds could blend together or what feeling the track was stirring.

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After brainstorming and testing, we used a special mix that included Methocel.

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Feminists are now busy brainstorming ways to put an end to the witch hunts.

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"Brainstorming will literally be brainstorming, where you can share ideas by thinking them."

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