brainstorms

noun

  1. 1

    A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.

    “I had been working on the problem for weeks, and then I had a brainstorm and saw that the solution was easy.”
  2. 2

    A session of brainstorming, investigating a problem to try to find solutions.

  3. 3

    An unexpected mental error.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.

  2. 2

    To participate in a brainstorming session.

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