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brainstorm

/ˈbɹeɪnstɔː(ɹ)m/

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

Examples :

"I had been working on the problem for weeks, and then I had a brainstorm and saw that the solution was easy."
mind achievement

Related Words

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particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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standing verb

/ˈstændɪŋ/

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

"The teacher stood and pointed to the map, standing in front of the class. "

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ordering verb

/ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrdərɪŋɡ/

To set in some sort of order.

"She spent the afternoon ordering her books alphabetically on the shelf. "

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brainstorming verb

/ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmɪŋ/ /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːmɪŋ/

To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.

"Our team is brainstorming ideas for the new marketing campaign. "

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brainstormed verb

/ˈbreɪnˌstɔrmd/ /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːrmd/

To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.

"The team brainstormed ideas for the new marketing campaign. "

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solutions noun

/səˈluːʃənz/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"In chemistry class, we learned how to make salt solutions by dissolving salt in water. "

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investigating verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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investigate verb

[ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t]

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

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solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "