brainstorm

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brainstorm  /b ˈreɪn ˌstɔrm/ ? Meaning of "brainstorm"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
  2. (v) try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it

Synonym(s)

insight

Derived Word(s)

brainstorming

Usage(s):

  1. On his return to Zurich in 1912 Einstein had a brainstorm.
  2. They should also learn how to solve problems and resolve conflicts, ways to brainstorm and think critically.
  3. Bjorn Lomborg, head of the Copenhagen Consensus Centre, an organization designed to brainstorm solutions to the world's biggest problems.

Quotes

  1. Schwartz and Sun executive Brian Sutphin met with Zeitler and IBM CEO Sam Palmisano to "brainstorm on ways we could work together," Schwartz said, and came up with a list of "10 to 15 interesting market opportunities."
    on Aug 16, 2007 By: Jonathan Schwartz Source: Forbes

  2. The ministry's website on Thursday reported a message from Hu, saying, "This year's Spring festival is facing a tougher supply-demand imbalance and the ministry has to brainstorm for measures to promote passenger convenience and open the measures to...
    on Jan 15, 2009 By: Hu Jintao Source: Xinhua

  3. "We are pleased to have Mr. Lion join the BrainStorm team," commented Chaim Lebovits, President of BrainStorm. "His extensive financial and business background will, with god's help, immensely contribute toward helping us to achieve our goals...
    on Jul 16, 2007 By: Chayyim Source: Business Wire (press release)

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