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brain⋅storm⋅ing

  [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.
Origin:
1955–60; brainstorm + -ing 1
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brain⋅storm

  [breyn-stawrm]
–noun
1.
a. a sudden impulse, idea, etc.
b. a fit of mental confusion or excitement.
2. brainstorming.
–adjective
3. of or pertaining to brainstorming.
–verb (used without object)
4. to conduct or practice brainstorming.
–verb (used with object)
5. to subject (a problem) to brainstorming.
Origin:
1890–95; brain + storm; orig. a severe mental disturbance

Related forms:
brainstormer, noun
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brain·storm   (brān'stôrm')   
n.  
  1. A sudden clever plan or idea.
  2. A sudden, violent disturbance of the mind.
v.   brain·stormed, brain·storm·ing, brain·storms

v.   intr.
To engage in or organize brainstorming.
v.   tr.
  1. To consider or investigate (an issue, for example) by brainstorming.
  2. To think of or produce (a solution to a problem, for example) by brainstorming.
brain'storm'er n.
brain·storm·ing   (brān'stôr'mĭng)   
n.  
  1. A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas.
  2. A similar process undertaken by a person to solve a problem by rapidly generating a variety of possible solutions.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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