brainstorming

noun

brain·storm·ing | \ˈbrān-ˌstȯr-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 — see also brainstorm entry 2

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The new location will offer more space, more merchandise and provide more room for romantics to practice bending down on one knee or brainstorming ways to propose. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lyle Husar Designs celebrates 50 years and announces new location, name in Brookfield," 16 May 2018 How design can help: Sonically diverse environments—private phone booths, outdoor gardens and acoustically buffered spaces for activities like brainstorming and team-building exercises—keep noise away from traditional desk setups. — John Medina And, WSJ, "How Neuroscience Is Optimizing the Office," 1 May 2018 Join other concerned community members in brainstorming ways to answer this problem. — Anchorage Daily News, "Coming up: Hockey for a cause, Alaska Hip Hop & R&B Music Awards and a women’s cycling social," 18 Jan. 2018 At least 10 winners are picked each time and invited to set up shop in the Global Center for Health Innovation for tutoring and brainstorming over several weeks. — Rich Exner, cleveland.com, "Find Cuyahoga County home sales, other property transfers for February," 6 Mar. 2018 Because Thompson was still out in Los Angeles before arriving in the Bay Area to shoot, most of the brainstorming had to go down over the phone, via text, or by email. — Samantha Sasso, refinery29.com, "Tessa Thompson's Rainbow Hair Is The Real Star Of Sorry To Bother You," 12 June 2018 The hope is that such an approach would encourage a more collaborative — and equitable — style of financial brainstorming. — New York Times, "Fidelity, Bruised From Crises, Searches for Life After Mutual Funds," 27 May 2018 The agenda included brainstorming on game-day skits or antics. — Mike Reader, charlotteobserver, "‘You’re the best.’ The Panthers’ Sir Purr and his video really are, vote NFL mascots.," 13 July 2018 So after more brainstorming, Jane offered to use her triple-A membership to get the tow. — Jennifer Williams, Fox News, "The Daily Spike: Wine, cheese, puppies and a tow truck," 9 June 2018

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