Definition of "brainstorming" []

• A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas. (noun)
• A similar process undertaken by a person to solve a problem by rapidly generating a variety of possible solutions. (noun)

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• "A spokeswoman said: 'The DETI does not use the term brainstorming on its training courses on the grounds that it may be deemed pejorative.'"
• "Please sit with your small learning team cluster group and begin brainstorming wows and wonders you have had so far this year about differentiation."
• "So, if anyone's interested in brainstorming the idea further please leave a comment below."