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PRONUNCIATION OF BRAIN TRUST

brain trust  [breɪn trʌst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRAIN TRUST

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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brain trust is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRAIN TRUST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brain Trust

Brain trust began as a term for a group of close advisers to a political candidate or incumbent, prized for their expertise in particular fields. The term is most associated with the group of advisers to Franklin Roosevelt during his presidential administration. More recently the use of the term has expanded to encompass any group of advisers to a decision maker, whether or not in politics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRAIN TRUST


antirust
ˌæntɪˈrʌst
antitrust
ˌæntɪˈtrʌst
crust
krʌst
distrust
dɪsˈtrʌst
encrust
ɪnˈkrʌst
entrust
ɪnˈtrʌst
frust
frʌst
incrust
ɪnˈkrʌst
intrust
ɪnˈtrʌst
mistrust
ˌmɪsˈtrʌst
overthrust
ˈəʊvəˌθrʌst
overtrust
ˌəʊvəˈtrʌst
piecrust
ˈpaɪkrʌst
rust
rʌst
thrust
θrʌst
trust
trʌst
unitrust
ˈjuːnɪˌtrʌst
untrust
ʌnˈtrʌst
upper-crust
ˈʌpəˌkrʌst
upthrust
ˈʌpˌθrʌst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRAIN TRUST

brain candy
brain cell
brain coral
brain damage
brain death
brain drain
brain fever
brain fingerprinting
brain gain
brain haemorrhage
brain scan
brain scanner
brain surgeon
brain tumour
brain up
brain wave
brain-damaged
brain-fever bird
brain-teaser
brain-twister

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRAIN TRUST

abdominal thrust
black rust
blind trust
blister rust
brains trust
breach of trust
charitable trust
Civic Trust
closed-end trust
continental crust
cut and thrust
discretionary trust
Historic Places Trust
investment trust
National Trust
out-thrust
squat thrust
unit trust
upper crust
wheat rust

Synonyms and antonyms of brain trust in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «brain trust» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRAIN TRUST

Find out the translation of brain trust to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of brain trust from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brain trust» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

智囊团
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

confianza del cerebro
570 millions of speakers

English

brain trust
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिमाग पर भरोसा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الثقة الدماغ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мозговой трест
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

brain trust
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মস্তিষ্কের বিশ্বাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

brain-trust
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kepercayaan otak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Podiumsdiskussion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

脳信託
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뇌 신뢰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepercayaan otak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tin tưởng não
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூளை நம்பிக்கை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेंदू विश्वास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Beyin güven
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

brain trust
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mózgów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мозковий трест
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

încredere creier
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

brain trust
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brein trust
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hjärna förtroende
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hjernen tillit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brain trust

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAIN TRUST»

The term «brain trust» is regularly used and occupies the 56.689 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAIN TRUST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brain trust

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAIN TRUST»

Discover the use of brain trust in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brain trust and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brain Trust: 93 Top Scientists Reveal Lab-Tested Secrets to ...
With this mighty little tome, you can have the next best thing--because Brain Trust is packed with bite-sized scientific wisdom on our everyday challenges, hand-delivered to you direct from the galaxy’s biggest brains.
Garth Sundem, 2012
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Brain Trust: The Hidden Connection Between Mad Cow and ...
Exposing the devastating truth about Mad Cow Disease and a new theory of the possible consequences of a little-known government research program and the potential national health catastrophe that may be the result, Brain Trust inoculates ...
Colm A. Kelleher, 2004
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Imperial Brain Trust: The Council on Foreign Relations and ...
Shoup and Minter's work is based on detailed research, including examination of material hitherto unavailable to the public...this work will stand as a milestone." --"Library Journal"
Laurence H. Shoup, 2004
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The Brain Trust Program: A Scientifically Based Three-Part ...
A distinguished neurosurgeon introduces his innovative new program for enhancing brain function at any age, explaining not only how to prevent the effects of aging, but also how to improve brain function, by using a combination of nutrition ...
Larry McCleary, 2008
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Braintrust: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Morality
A key part of the story is oxytocin, an ancient body-and-brain molecule that, by decreasing the stress response, allows humans to develop the trust in one another necessary for the development of close-knit ties, social institutions, and ...
Patricia S. Churchland, 2011
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Brain Trust
Body of Evidence It's time for some fun in the sun, as Jenna and Yoshiko hit Florida just in time for spring break...but the last thing's she's expecting is another mystery!
Christopher Golden, Rick Hautala, 2001
7
Conservative Brain Trust: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of ...
The book is a social science and political study of the role of think tanks in Washington policy-making; it is also, in part, a personal memoir of the author's adventures and perceptions in seeking to link academic research and American ...
Howard J. Wiarda, 2009
8
A Catholic Brain Trust: The History of the Catholic ...
"This is a work of original archival research, on a subject of great interest to those interested in American intellectual and cultural history and those with an interest in the life and work of the Catholic Church in the United States.
Patrick J. Hayes, 2011
9
Action Philosophers!: The Lives and Thoughts of History's ...
In graphic novel format, explains the theories of various philosophers through humorous examples and anecdotes.
Fred Van Lente, 2009
10
The Lives and Thoughts of History's A-List Brain Trust Told ...
In graphic novel format, explains the theories of various philosophers through humorous examples and anecdotes.
Fred Van Lente, Ryan Dunlavey, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAIN TRUST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brain trust is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sonavation Activates International Brain Trust to Harness Disruptive …
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL--(Marketwired - Jul 6, 2015) - Sonavation, a pioneer in biometric ultrasound technology for digital security and other applications, ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
2
Sky isn't falling on the Rangers just yet - Hockey - NorthJersey.com
Potentially busy because the Rangers' brain trust, now led by newly installed GM Jeff Gorton but still including GM emeritus Glen Sather, may ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
3
Europe, this is your last chance. Next stop: Grexit - The Globe and Mail
Europe's brain trust spent the past few months threatening Greece with expulsion from the euro zone, and is poised to make good on that threat ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
4
How Harper will win the election | National Observer
In the aftermath of that election, the foundations of today's Conservative machine solidified. The Tory brain trust knew elections were decided by ... «National Observer, Jul 15»
5
Your winners and losers from the NBA's 2015 free-agent market …
... should be better, Detroit can always overachieve in the terrible East and there weren't a ton of workable options for the franchise's brain trust, ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
6
Continuity drives Spurs' success « NBA.com | Hang Time Blog with …
But it's still work that has to be done, work that Gregg Popovich and R.C. Buford and the rest of the Spurs' brain trust has done masterfully for ... «NBA.com, Jul 15»
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Morning shootaround — July 7 « NBA.com | Hang Time Blog with …
But it's still work that has to be done, work that Gregg Popovich and R.C. Bufordand the rest of the Spurs' brain trust has done masterfully for ... «NBA.com, Jul 15»
8
Morning briefing: Scott Walker aims to blaze Midwestern trail to …
His brain trust is from Wisconsin. And Iowa is the campaign linchpin. When he formally announces his presidential bid in a Milwaukee suburb ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»
9
Chasson Randle With The Golden State Warriors for Summer …
Clearly the Steve Kerr/Jerry West/Bob Meyers/Ron Adams brain trust sees at least a flash of something in Randle that appeals to them, and with ... «Rule Of Tree, Jul 15»
10
One question after US team's wonderful World Cup title game -- now …
Not the Bulls' brain trust of John Paxson and Gar Forman, who can't beat LeBron James. Not new Bears general manager Ryan Pace, though ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»

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