brainwave Meaning of "brainwave"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
  2. (n) the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

Usage(s):

  • Toy maker Uncle Milton has introduced Force Trainer, a game that uses NeuroSky's brainwave-controlled gaming technology.

Quotes

  1. Swank says, "This is my Aloe C, which I dissolve in water. Here's my flax. This one's for my immune system, and this one is my BrainWave -- it's great, like if I have a lot of lines to memorize. I just took my most important ones, which are my Oz...
    on Aug 30, 2006 By: Hilary Swank Source: San Francisco Chronicle

  2. "The adaptation of 'Stepmom' is ready for release in October, but we haven't titled it yet. We are hoping we have a brainwave of a title soon," said Karan.
    on Jun 10, 2010 By: Karan Johar Source: Thaindian.com

  3. "I wanted to write a musical and it was like a brainwave when I thought 'Why not make it about Acorn Antiques?'" said Wood, speaking at a press conference at the Theatre Royal in London yesterday. "It was a way of writing a musical. I didn't...
    on Dec 2, 2004 By: Victoria Wood Source: guardian.co.uk

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