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To communicate or share ideas in order to solve a problem
“Collaboration systems allow team members to communicate and brainstorm with colleagues that have knowledge relevant to the project.”
To find a solution to a problem or issue
“Now, you will use everything you have learned so far to brainstorm solutions to your problem.”
To devise, typically potential ideas or solutions to a problem
“The car pulled up outside Matt's father's house in Lake Washington where we'd be having our little meeting to hopefully brainstorm ideas for the video.”
To suppose or consider to be the case without firm evidence
To prepare something in advance
To meditate, ponder, or think deeply about something
To instigate an action or event
To assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action
To find an answer or solution to a problem or question
A session or meeting to investigate potential solutions to a problem
“In this case, it may be helpful to hold a brainstorm, using staff to generate as many potential solutions as possible.”
A discussion to investigate potential solutions to a problem
“A detailed analysis with a brainstorm among students is possible at this stage.”
A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem
“Suddenly, one day I had a brainstorm, a vision. My parents would bring me a motorcycle. I can no longer explain how I got that idea.”
An unexpected mental error
“I'm so sorry. You know, I had a brainstorm. Somehow, I just forgot I ever knew.”
A seizure, convulsion, or similar incident of abnormal brain activity
“He was so puffing and fuming that he had to pull up for breath, and take his hat off to ease the smoking hot pressure of a brainstorm.”
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