brainstorming
noun
brain·storm·ing ˈbrān-ˌstȯr-miŋ 
plural brainstormings
: a group problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group
conducted several brainstorming sessions
also : the mulling over of ideas by one or more individuals in an attempt to devise or find a solution to a problem
… he's already done some brainstorming about new marketing strategies. 
George Lazarus
George Lazarus 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Be bold in your work-from-home beauty looks and professional brainstorming to keep your active mind and majestic style in full force. Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 11 July 2022 Applied is adopting best practices to facilitate innovation in remote and hybrid work such as virtual asynchronous brainstorming to sustain a competitive advantage. Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 4 June 2022 Leadership needs to go to extra lengths to include and recognize remote employees by giving them opportunities to speak in meetings, as well as set aside time for virtual brainstorming and collaboration sessions among remote and on-site employees. Hanna Marie Asmussen, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Simultaneously, the obstacles in the way of equal opportunities, the changes needed and how different parties can contribute to progress—should all become the object of public brainstorming. Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Many of the brainstorming starts in the ‘ideate’ room. cleveland, 16 May 2022 Advances in machine learning will alleviate time-consuming work and non-critical tasks, opening a large window of time for innovative brainstorming. Marc Deluca, Forbes, 23 May 2022 Ideas thrown around in a brainstorming session are illustrated in moving graffiti on the city walls behind the characters. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2022 Yet amid all the statements, mixed messages, Goodell’s questionable enforcement efforts and the brainstorming that keeps leading back to similar results, the best outcome may be a watchdog with some serious teeth. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022 See More
Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, 11 July 2022 Applied is adopting best practices to facilitate innovation in remote and hybrid work such as virtual asynchronous brainstorming to sustain a competitive advantage. Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 4 June 2022 Leadership needs to go to extra lengths to include and recognize remote employees by giving them opportunities to speak in meetings, as well as set aside time for virtual brainstorming and collaboration sessions among remote and on-site employees. Hanna Marie Asmussen, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Simultaneously, the obstacles in the way of equal opportunities, the changes needed and how different parties can contribute to progress—should all become the object of public brainstorming. Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Many of the brainstorming starts in the ‘ideate’ room. cleveland, 16 May 2022 Advances in machine learning will alleviate time-consuming work and non-critical tasks, opening a large window of time for innovative brainstorming. Marc Deluca, Forbes, 23 May 2022 Ideas thrown around in a brainstorming session are illustrated in moving graffiti on the city walls behind the characters. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2022 Yet amid all the statements, mixed messages, Goodell’s questionable enforcement efforts and the brainstorming that keeps leading back to similar results, the best outcome may be a watchdog with some serious teeth. Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
brainstormings
noun
as in panel discussions
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