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brainstorm

brain·storm [ bráyn stàwrm ]


noun  (plural brain·storms)
Definition:
 
1. brilliant idea: a sudden, exciting idea ( informal )
I just had a brainstorm! I'll tell you how we can do it.

2. brief psychological disturbance: a momentary psychological disturbance



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle brain·stormed, present participle brain·storm·ing, 3rd person present singular brain·storms)
Definition:
 
think quickly and creatively: to generate creative ideas spontaneously, usually for problem-solving, and especially in an intensive group discussion that does not allow time for reflection


brain·storm·er noun
brain·storm·ing noun
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