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Night-time is when I brainstorm; last thing, when the family's asleep and I'm alone, I think about the next day's writing and plan a strategy for my assault on the blank page.
Athol Fugard

Meaning of "brainstorm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRAINSTORM

brainstorm  [ˈbreɪnˌstɔːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRAINSTORM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brainstorm 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 BRAINSTORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brainstorm

Brainstorm generally refers to brainstorming, a group or individual creativity exercise. The term originally referred to a state of temporary insanity, gaining prominence when it was used in the defense of Harry Kendall Thaw against charges that he murdered prominent architect Stanford White. Brainstorm may also refer to...

Definition of brainstorm in the English dictionary

The definition of brainstorm in the dictionary is a severe outburst of excitement, often as the result of a transitory disturbance of cerebral activity. Other definition of brainstorm is a sudden mental aberration.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRAINSTORM


barnstorm
ˈbɑːnˌstɔːm
bestorm
bɪˈstɔːm
blamestorm
ˈbleɪmˌstɔːm
firestorm
ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm
hailstorm
ˈheɪlˌstɔːm
megastorm
ˈmɛɡəˌstɔːm
rainstorm
ˈreɪnˌstɔːm
sandstorm
ˈsændˌstɔːm
snowstorm
ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm
storm
stɔːm
superstorm
ˈsuːpəˌstɔːm
thunderstorm
ˈθʌndəˌstɔːm
windstorm
ˈwɪndˌstɔːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRAINSTORM

brainless
brainlessly
brainlessness
brainpan
brainpower
brains
brains trust
brainsick
brainsickly
brainsickness
brainstem
brainstormer
brainstorming
brainstorming session
brainwash
brainwasher
brainwashing
brainwave
brainwork
brainy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRAINSTORM

dust storm
electric storm
electrical storm
ice storm
line storm
magnetic storm
Operation Desert Storm
perfect storm
take by storm
tropical storm
violent storm

Synonyms and antonyms of brainstorm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «brainstorm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRAINSTORM

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

Translator English - Chinese

头脑风暴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lluvia de ideas
570 millions of speakers

English

brainstorm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मंथन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العصف الذهني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мозговой штурм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Brainstorm
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মানসিক বিপর্যয়জনিত আবেগাদির উচ্ছ্বাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

remue-méninges
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brainstorm
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brainstorming
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブレインストーム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브레인 스토밍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brainstorm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động não
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உள்நோக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रेनस्टॉर्म
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beyin fırtınası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

brainstorm
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

burza mózgów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мозковий штурм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

brainstorming
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καταιγισμός ιδεών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dinkskrum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brain
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brainstorm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brainstorm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAINSTORM»

The term «brainstorm» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.237 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAINSTORM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «brainstorm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «brainstorm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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6 QUOTES WITH «BRAINSTORM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word brainstorm.
1
Jay Chiat
First, this isn't about telecommuting, because we still have offices that people will come to regularly when they need to brainstorm together, meet with clients, or do research in the library.
2
Athol Fugard
Night-time is when I brainstorm; last thing, when the family's asleep and I'm alone, I think about the next day's writing and plan a strategy for my assault on the blank page.
3
Drew Goddard
This is what I do for fun - brainstorm about monsters!
4
Lennon Parham
In the summer of 2012 - and we do as we do when we get together to brainstorm an idea - we were both probably eating grilled cheese and watching 'Oprah's Favorite Things,' so it will never end, and we both brought a few things to the table of what we wanted our next project to be. And Jessica said, 'What if we raised a baby together?'
5
Kevin Rose
One of the things that I've always loved to do is brainstorm ideas with friends and get together and talk about what they're building... Essentially, my day-to-day is just going around and meeting entrepreneurs and talking to them about what they plan on launching.
6
Maggie Stiefvater
I'm very easily distracted unless I have music on. Listening to music while I brainstorm makes me think of scenes that would fit the mood of the music I'm playing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAINSTORM»

Discover the use of brainstorm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brainstorm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
In Brainstorm, Siegel illuminates how brain development impacts teenagers’ behavior and relationships.
Daniel J. Siegel MD, 2014
2
The Logo Brainstorm Book: A Comprehensive Guide for ...
Whether you're facing a new logo project or you've reached a block in your current work, The Logo Brainstorm Book will inspire you to consider fresh creative approaches that will spark appealing, functional and enduring design solutions.
Jim Krause, 2012
3
Brainstorm: Harnessing the Power of Productive Obsessions
In this provocative, practical guide, Maisel coaches you to use the tendency to obsess to your creative advantage, fulfilling both your promise and your promises to yourself.
Eric Maisel, PhD, Ann Maisel, 2010
4
Brainstorm
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: "This is my third version of Brainstorm.
Sheldon Cohen, Joshua L Mask, 2013
5
Brainstorm!
Includes puzzles, brainteasers and useful information. 9 yrs+
Wendy Ashton Shimkofsky, 1997
6
Brainstorm!: The Stories of Twenty American Kid Inventors
Here are some of the incredible kid inventions you can read about in Brainstorm!
Tom Tucker, 2009
7
Brainstorm
Gold Rush seems to be a sleepy little Colorado community full of friendly, caring citizens, quaint cottages, and a sort of quiet peace, held gently by the picturesque mountains that surround it.
Gordon A. Kessler, 2011
8
30 Minutes - to Brainstorm Great Ideas
Provides ideas and advice on brainstorming alone or in a group to come up with ideas that really work.
Alan Barker, 1997
9
The Brainstorm
An acid yet poetic comedy set in the booming London of the 1990s, The Brainstorm is very funny about offices and newspapers, about friends and enemies, about ambition, love and life.
Jenny Turner, 2008
10
Wind Power Whiz Kid: A Buzz Beaker Brainstorm
Buzz Beaker's dad invents an eco-friendly windmill to power the entire town.
Scott Nickel, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAINSTORM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brainstorm is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Home / FOR-A and Brainstorm laud first joint workshop
Camera manufacturer FOR-A held an open house workshop and training session with Brainstorm, a specialist in 3D graphics for broadcast, ... «DigitalProductionME.com, Jul 15»
2
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics to Present at Cantor Fitzgerald's …
A webcast will be available during the presentation and may be accessed through the BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics website or directly at ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
3
(NYSE:DIS), 8×8 Inc. (NASDAQ:EGHT), Aegerion Pharmaceuticals
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:BCLI) shares decreased -1.37% in last trading session and ended the day at $3.60. Its has a return ... «Property Mentor, Jul 15»
4
Boko Haram: Stakeholders brainstorm on rehabilitation plan
Recently there have been concerted efforts at ending the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East and rebuilding the region. One of such ... «Daily Trust, Jul 15»
5
Industrial park brainstorm session ends with more questions
With crayons pressed between their fingertips, city and county commissioners illustrated their visions for the new economic development park ... «Ottawaherald.com, Jul 15»
6
Analyst Price Target Update on Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc.
Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:BCLI): According to 2 Analysts, The short term target price has been estimated at $ 12.The target ... «The Daily Rover, Jul 15»
7
Jamaicans gather at reggae conference to brainstorm ways of …
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government officials, lawyers and artists participated in a conference Wednesday to hash over ways of giving Jamaica ... «The Chronicle Journal, Jul 15»
8
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Added to Russell Microcap® Index
"We are pleased to be added to the Russell Microcap® Index," said Tony Fiorino, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of BrainStorm. "Inclusion in ... «SYS-CON Media, Jun 15»
9
Beyond the Brainstorm
As a critical phase of any innovation project, ideation brings the generative possibilities to life. While there are similarities with traditional ... «Innovation Excellence, Jun 15»
10
Nation's urban planners gathering to brainstorm in Saskatoon
If you happen to notice some 600 people from out of town paying unusually close attention to every nook and cranny of Saskatoon this ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Brainstorm [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/brainstorm>. May 2024 ».
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