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brainstorming

[breyn-stawr-ming]

brain·storm·ing

[breyn-stawr-ming]
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 + -ing1

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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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brain·storm

[breyn-stawrm]
noun
1.
a.
a sudden impulse, idea, etc.
b.
a fit of mental confusion or excitement.
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; originally a severe mental disturbance

brain·storm·er, noun
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brainstorming (ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ)
 
n
intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas

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