brainstorming
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brain·storm·ing
(brān′stôr′mĭng)n.
1. A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas.
2. A similar process undertaken by a person to solve a problem by rapidly generating a variety of possible solutions.
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brainstorming
(ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ)n
intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas
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brain•storm•ing
(ˈbreɪnˌstɔr mɪŋ)n.
a group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thinking, etc., by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion.
[1955–60]
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Noun | 1. | brainstorming - a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions; "we had an intense brainstorming session today" group action - action taken by a group of people |
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remue-méningeremue-méningesbrainstorming
idédugnadidémyldring
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[ˈbreɪnstɔːrmɪŋ] n → brainstorming m, remue-méninges mbrain surgeon n → neurochirurgien(ne) m/fbrain teaser n → casse-tête mbrain tumour n → tumeur f au cerveauCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
brainstorming
[ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ] n → brain-storming m invCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995