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brain·storm·ing

(brān′stôr′mĭng)

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)

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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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-méninges brainstorming

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brainstorming

[ˈbreɪnstɔːmɪŋ]

A. N → puesta f en común, brainstorming m

B. CPD brainstorming session N → reunión f para hacer una puesta en común

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brainstorming

[ˈbreɪnstɔː^rmɪŋ] n → brainstorming m, remue-méninges mbrain surgeon n → neurochirurgien(ne) m/fbrain teaser n → casse-tête mbrain tumour n → tumeur f au cerveau

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brainstorming

[ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ] n → brain-storming m inv

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The 5th monthly brainstorming session on Making Pakistan Science Conscious" was organized by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), in collaboration with International Islamic University, Islamabad in Allama Iqbal Auditorium of International Islamic University, located at old campus of IIU in the vicinity of Faisal Mosque.

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"The UAE brainstorming initiative is a call to move forward to broader brainstorming efforts on the Arab and regional level to find the best possible solutions for the challenges facing the Arab world.