brainstorming

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noun brain·storm·ing \-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

brainstorm

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brainstormer

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Recent Examples of brainstorming from the Web

After brainstorming sessions with her husband, Daley introduced a more comprehensive plan to the board, and it was approved on the spot.

— jeff caplan, star-telegram, "A Fort Worth doctor changes how the war on child abuse is being waged", 2 June 2017
Though many were meeting one another for the first time, brainstorming was the first order of business.

— nikki delamotte, cleveland.com, "New Lake Erie Ink book lets Cleveland teens tell their stories of 'Home'", 2 June 2017
In a brainstorming session, the geneticists were quick to offer their theories.

— laurie mcginley, chicagotribune.com, "Immunotherapy offers hope to certain cancer patients not responding to chemo", 30 May 2017
The process involves brainstorming, prototyping, construction, and testing in the pool.

— patti ahern, Daily Southtown, "Brother Rice robotics team set to head under water", 30 May 2017
Karl Rábago of the Rocky Mountain Institute participated in the original brainstorming sessions at EPRI.

— steve silberman, WIRED, "Girding Up For the Power Grid", 14 June 2001

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