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brainstorm

 
 
/ˈbreɪnstɔːm/ verb [I or T]

Definition

MEETINGS to meet in a group to suggest a lot of new ideas very quickly, with the intention of considering them more carefully later: Engineers from all over the company met every couple of weeks to brainstorm. Remember all ideas are welcomed - so start brainstorming! A team will brainstorm a job description for the new leadership post.
(Definition of brainstorm verb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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