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- Dictionarybrain·storm/ˈbrānˌstôrm/
noun
- 1. a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems.
- 2. a moment in which one is suddenly unable to think clearly or act sensibly. informal
verb
- 1. produce an idea or way of solving a problem by holding a spontaneous group discussion: "the group was observed brainstorming about their writing"
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The meaning of BRAINSTORM is to try to solve a problem or come up with new ideas by having a discussion that includes all members of a group : to discuss a problem or issue and suggest solutions and ideas. How to use brainstorm in a sentence.
BRAINSTORM definition: 1. (of a group of people) to suggest a lot of ideas for a future activity very quickly, before…. Learn more.
BRAINSTORM meaning: 1. (of a group of people) to suggest a lot of ideas for a future activity very quickly, before…. Learn more.
Brainstorm definition: a sudden impulse, idea, etc.. See examples of BRAINSTORM used in a sentence.
If you've ever needed to find a topic for a paper and have just started listing every idea coming to you, you know what it's like to brainstorm. People brainstorm when they need a new idea. You can also say you had a brainstorm when a good idea or solution occurs to you.
n. 1. a sudden inspiration or idea. 2. a fit of mental confusion or excitement. 3. brainstorming.
[British] I can have a brainstorm and be very extravagant. 2. countable noun. If you have a brainstorm, you suddenly have a clever idea. [US] 'Look,' she said, getting a brainstorm, 'Why don't you invite them here?' regional note: in BRIT, usually use brainwave. 3. verb.