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Meaning of "brainstorming" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRAINSTORMING

brainstorming  [ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRAINSTORMING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Brainstorming 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 BRAINSTORMING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brainstorming

Brainstorming is a group or individual creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its member. The term was popularized by Alex Faickney Osborn in the 1963 book Applied Imagination. Osborn claimed that brainstorming was more effective than individuals working alone in generating ideas, although more recent research has questioned this conclusion. Today, the term is used as a catch all for all group ideation sessions.

Definition of brainstorming in the English dictionary

The definition of brainstorming in the dictionary is intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRAINSTORMING


assuming
əˈsjuːmɪŋ
ausforming
ˈaʊsˌfɔːmɪŋ
barnstorming
ˈbɑːnstɔːmɪŋ
charming
ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ
consuming
kənˈsjuːmɪŋ
electroforming
ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌfɔːmɪŋ
farming
ˈfɑːmɪŋ
grooming
ˈɡruːmɪŋ
hydroforming
ˈhaɪdrəʊˌfɔːmɪŋ
nonconforming
ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪŋ
nondeforming
ˌnɒndɪˈfɔːmɪŋ
nonperforming
ˌnɒnpəˈfɔːmɪŋ
performing
pəˈfɔːmɪŋ
roarming
ˈrɔːmɪŋ
storming
ˈstɔːmɪŋ
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
terraforming
ˈtɛrəˌfɔːmɪŋ
uninforming
ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmɪŋ
unperforming
ˌʌnpəˈfɔːmɪŋ
warming
ˈwɔːmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRAINSTORMING

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRAINSTORMING

alarming
arming
becoming
disarming
factory farming
fish farming
global warming
gold farming
heart-warming
house-warming
intensive farming
mixed farming
organic farming
pharming
poultry farming
Prince Charming
self-harming
sheep farming
squirming
steam reforming
subsistence farming

Synonyms and antonyms of brainstorming in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «brainstorming» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRAINSTORMING

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

brainstorming
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बुद्धिशीलता
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

العصف الذهني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мозговой штурм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de brainstorming
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিন্তাভাবনার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

remue-méninges
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Brainstorming
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brainstorming
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブレインストーミング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

브레인 스토밍
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Brainstorming
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động não
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூளையைக் கசக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बुद्धिमत्ता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beyin fırtınası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

di brainstorming
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

brainstorming
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dinkskrum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brainstorming
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brainstorming
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of brainstorming

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAINSTORMING»

The term «brainstorming» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.658 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAINSTORMING» OVER TIME

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

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4 QUOTES WITH «BRAINSTORMING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word brainstorming.
1
Jay Asher
I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming.
2
Paul Lieberstein
When we are in pre-production, this is the best job in the world. Working 10 to 7, sitting around and brainstorming with the other writers, making things funnier and writing and rewriting scenes - that's as fun as it gets.
3
Sara Shepard
I do a lot of brainstorming with my editors.
4
Michael Showalter
Many fans don't have the leisure time to track my every word. They're too busy brainstorming solutions to the economic crisis and winning Pulitzers.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAINSTORMING»

Discover the use of brainstorming in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brainstorming and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brainstorming: Techniques for New Ideas
How we open our minds to the concept of something new and how we let our experiences and insights become vision for new ideas."Brainstorming" introduces you to many fun and easy to use techniques.
Timothy R. Cory, 2003
2
Big Book of Brainstorming Games: Quick, Effective Activities ...
This book is packed with physical and verbal exercises to help you organize and run a brainstorming session that engages all personality types.
Mary Scannell, Mike Mulvilhill, 2012
3
Brainstorming: Views and Interviews on the Mind
An introduction to the consciousness drawing on dialogues between philosopher Shaun Gallagher and a number of neuroscientists, including Michael Gazzaniga, Marc Jeannerod and Chris Frith.
Shaun Gallagher, 2008
4
Brainstorming and Beyond: A User-Centered Design Method
Brainstorming and Beyond describes the techniques for generating ideas verbally, in writing, or through sketches.
Chauncey Wilson, 2013
5
David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming Toolbox
"David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming Toolbox" is a brainstorming and strategy guide for game designers, filled with inspiration-generating
Carl Granberg, 2009
6
Brainstorming: The Dynamic New Way to Create Successful Ideas
For Solving Problems In Business, Science, Government And Your Own Life.
Charles H. Clark, 2011
7
Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers: 50 ...
Filled with clear, concise guidance and quick, easily implemented techniques, this book provides supervisors, managers, and team leaders the fun, proven activities they need to get idea-packed brainstorming sessions started, and keep them ...
Brian Cole MILLER, 2012
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Brainstorming: Life After Acquired Brain Injury
Determined to help her husband recover a full and productive life, Dora Camp became his primary caregiver, and thus began a seven-year journey through a well-meaning healthcare system that was ill prepared to handle brain-injured ...
Dora Camp, 2005
9
Brainstorming: The Science and Politics of Opiate Research
Describes the scientific research that led to a better understanding of how drugs affect the brain and looks at the future of drug research
Solomon H. Snyder, 1989
10
Creative Thinking and Brainstorming
This is a highly practical book, illustrated throughout by examples drawn from the author's experience with nearly eight hundred groups of managers in four continents.
J. Geoffrey Rawlinson, 1981

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAINSTORMING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brainstorming is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nonprofit works on plan to improve James and Appomattox rivers …
Residents of the Tri-Cities and Richmond areas are invited by the James River Association, to attend one of two brainstorming sessions ... «Progress Index, Jul 15»
2
What now, Merkel? asks Germany after Greek voters reject further …
... might well have contributed to the chancellor's obvious lack of sleep, it is more likely to have been late-night brainstorming with colleagues in ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Swampscott is halfway to 2025 - Itemlive.com: News
“Then people were broken up into small groups where they did brainstorming and discussion based on facilitator questions.” “For the second ... «Daily Item, Jul 15»
4
It's game on in Aberford, where 1950s housewives save the world …
Sketchy Panda, looking for an idea, felt a strange affinity. "I actually first saw the Tumblr post as a pin on Pinterest when we were brainstorming ... «CNET, Jul 15»
5
Pleasure could be taught in New Zealand sexual education classes …
Another activity gets students brainstorming what would make a positive or negative sexual experience, which they think is more common for ... «Waikato Times, Jul 15»
6
What happens when AIB, Kanan Gill, Jose and a host of comedians …
The 6-minute video that features all these comedians in one conference room "brainstorming" about fresh comedy content is just mad. With so ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
7
Two-day Cleveland Medical Hackathon to be held at Global Center …
Hackathons are marathon brainstorming sessions that typically include computer coding or hacking. Given its reputation as a medical hub, ... «Crain's Cleveland Business, Jul 15»
8
The quick fix | Editorials | Journal Gazette - The Journal Gazette
Porter Novelli and the IEDC apparently had a few brainstorming sessions. But the state has declined to release any details. IEDC Executive ... «Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Jul 15»
9
6 Resources Content Strategists Could Use to Find New Ideas
... content creation, and the company's simple and free topic generator is a useful tool for brainstorming subjects to research and write about. «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
10
How Made-Up Holidays Are... Well, Made Up, According To The …
Don't want to do anything productive with your brain for 364 days, but have a wild brainstorming rally for one day only? Then you're in luck! «Bustle, Jul 15»

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