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[breyn-stawr-ming]

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noun

a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion.

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Origin:
1955–60; brainstorm + -ing¹

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noun

a sudden impulse, idea, etc.

a fit of mental confusion or excitement.

brainstorming.

adjective

of or pertaining to brainstorming.

verb (used without object)

to conduct or practice brainstorming.

verb (used with object)

to subject (a problem) to brainstorming.

Origin:
1890–95; brain + storm; originally a severe mental disturbance

Related forms

brain·storm·er, noun

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brainstorming (ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ)

—n
	intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas

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