HyperDic: brainstorm

English > 2 senses of the word brainstorm:
NOUNcognitionbrainstorm, insight, brainwavethe clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
VERBcognitionbrainstormtry to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
brainstorm > pronunciation
Soundsbrey'nstao.rm
Rhymesbarnstorm ... windstorm: 29 rhymes with aorm...
English > brainstorm: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation.
Synonymsinsight, brainwave
Narrowerdiscovery, breakthrough, findA productive insight
flashA sudden brilliant understanding
lightmental understanding as an enlightening experience
revelationAn enlightening or astonishing disclosure
Broaderunderstanding, apprehension, discernment, savvyThe cognitive condition / condition of someone who understands
Spanishidea, intuición
Catalanidea, intuïció
Verbsbrainstormtry to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
English > brainstorm: 2 senses > verb 1, cognition
Meaningtry to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderthink, cogitate, cerebrateUse or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
Nounsbrainstormthe clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
brainstorminga group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions / solutions / solutions

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