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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.

brainstorming

(ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ)

intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas

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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Noun

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

Translations

remue-méningeremue-méninges brainstorming

idédugnadidémyldring

brainstorming

[ˈbreɪnstɔːmɪŋ]

A. N → puesta f en común, brainstorming m

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

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

brainstorming

[ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ] n → brain-storming m inv

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