B2 adjective Neutral

brainstorming

/ˈbreɪnˌstɔːrmɪŋ/

Describes a group or individual creative technique used to generate a large number of ideas for the solution to a specific problem. It is used to qualify sessions or activities characterized by spontaneous and uninhibited thinking.

Beispiele

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Let's organize a quick brainstorming session to decide on a theme for the office party.

Let's organize a quick idea-generating meeting to decide on a theme for the office party.

2

The executive board initiated a brainstorming phase to explore potential merger opportunities.

The executive board initiated an idea-discovery phase to explore potential merger opportunities.

3

We did some brainstorming stuff earlier, but we still don't have a solid plan.

We did some idea-generation activities earlier, but we still don't have a solid plan.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brainstorming
Verb
brainstorm
Adjektiv
brainstorming
Verwandt
brainstormer
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Merkhilfe

Think of your brain as a sky where a 'storm' of ideas is happening, and every lightning strike is a new thought.

Schnelles Quiz

The design team scheduled a _______ session for Tuesday morning.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brainstorming

Beispiele

1

Let's organize a quick brainstorming session to decide on a theme for the office party.

everyday

Let's organize a quick idea-generating meeting to decide on a theme for the office party.

2

The executive board initiated a brainstorming phase to explore potential merger opportunities.

formal

The executive board initiated an idea-discovery phase to explore potential merger opportunities.

3

We did some brainstorming stuff earlier, but we still don't have a solid plan.

informal

We did some idea-generation activities earlier, but we still don't have a solid plan.

4

In the initial brainstorming stage of the research project, students must identify at least three possible hypotheses.

academic

In the initial idea-creation stage of the research project, students must identify at least three possible hypotheses.

5

The marketing department uses various brainstorming techniques to stay ahead of the competition.

business

The marketing department uses various idea-generating methods to stay ahead of the competition.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
brainstorming
Verb
brainstorm
Adjektiv
brainstorming
Verwandt
brainstormer

Häufige Kollokationen

brainstorming session a meeting dedicated to generating ideas
brainstorming technique a specific method used to spark creativity
collaborative brainstorming generating ideas together as a group
brainstorming stage the specific period in a project for finding ideas
online brainstorming using digital tools to generate ideas remotely

Häufige Phrasen

brainstorming session

a dedicated time for group idea generation

brainstorming workshop

a structured event for creative thinking

brainstorming tool

software or methods used to facilitate ideas

Wird oft verwechselt mit

brainstorming vs mind mapping

Brainstorming is the general process of generating ideas, whereas mind mapping is a specific visual way to organize those ideas.

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Nutzungshinweise

As an adjective, 'brainstorming' almost always precedes a noun like 'session', 'meeting', 'technique', or 'process'. It emphasizes the creative and non-judgmental nature of the activity.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'a brainstorming' as a countable noun; instead, use 'a brainstorming session' or 'some brainstorming'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of your brain as a sky where a 'storm' of ideas is happening, and every lightning strike is a new thought.

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Wortherkunft

Coined by Alex Osborn in the 1940s in the context of advertising to describe 'using the brain to storm a problem'.

Grammatikmuster

Used as a participial adjective modifying a noun Functions as a gerund when used as a noun
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Kultureller Kontext

Brainstorming is a staple of Western corporate culture, emphasizing flat hierarchies and the value of every employee's input during creative phases.

Schnelles Quiz

The design team scheduled a _______ session for Tuesday morning.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: brainstorming

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