Brainstorm definition
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To consider or investigate (an issue, for example) by brainstorming.
verb
To engage in or organize brainstorming.
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(archaic) A series of sudden, violent cerebral disturbances.
noun
A sudden clever plan or idea.
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To think of or produce (a solution to a problem, for example) by brainstorming.
verb
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(informal) A sudden inspiration, idea, or plan.
noun
The definition of a brainstorm is a sudden idea or plan.
When you suddenly come up with an idea for a new electronic device, seemingly out of nowhere, this is an example of a brainstorm.
noun
To brainstorm is to think about and try to come up with ideas or solutions to a problem, either on your own or in a group.
If you and your co-workers sit around and try to come up with new ideas for an ad campaign, this is an example of when you brainstorm ideas.
verb
(informal) To engage in brainstorming.
verb
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A sudden, violent disturbance of the mind.
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(US) A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.
I had been working on the problem for weeks, and then I had a brainstorm and saw that the solution was easy.
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Brainstorming.
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brain storm