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brainstorming


brain·storm·ing

noun \-ˌstr-miŋ\

Definition of BRAINSTORMING

: a group problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group; also : the mulling over of ideas by one or more individuals in an attempt to devise or find a solution to a problem
brain·storm verb
brain·storm·er noun

First Known Use of BRAINSTORMING

1953

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