ideation

noun

ide·a·tion ˌī-dē-ˈā-shən

: the capacity for or the act of forming or entertaining ideas

Local coaches and mentors guide student teams through the process of ideation, market research, and business plan development …—

Maryann Mills

… the new space offers a smorgasbord of work environments—cozy two-chair-and-a-screen setups for small Zoom gatherings, … and floor-to-ceiling whiteboards in some places for spontaneous ideation …—

Chase DiFeliciantonio

Examples of ideation in a Sentence

a product designer who went from ideation to creation quickly

Recent Examples on the Web Two participants in the MDMA group and one in the placebo group experienced serious suicidal ideation during the study, but no suicide attempts were reported. —

Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2023 What ketamine treatment is like for patients Why IV ketamine works for some people struggling with depression and suicidal ideation remains a bit of a mystery. —

Emily Maloney, STAT, 7 Sep. 2023 Suicidal and homicidal ideation are more prevalent than ever for youth. —

Sharmila B. Mehta, STAT, 30 Aug. 2023 Still, the treatment goal for severe PPD is to get immediate relief of life-threatening symptoms such as suicidal or homicidal ideation, Braden said. —

Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023 Adolescents who live in abusive or homophobic homes, for example, may benefit from autonomy and private connections online: Online-only friendships have been shown to protect vulnerable teens who experience suicidal ideation. —

Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 27 June 2023 Advertisement As a result of these high rates of suicidal ideation and stigma, organizers of Trans Joy Fest say building community in person is their top priority. —

Colleen Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2023 The students not only took charge of the video’s ideation, direction, and editing but further showcased their talents by starring in it. —

Rita Omokha, ELLE, 2 Aug. 2023 Research on excess death among veterans has identified a dangerous relationship between TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder, with suicidal ideation and behaviors appearing with notable frequency in those with both conditions. —

Haley Weiss, Time, 1 Aug. 2023 See More

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