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The correct spelling is brainstorm.

How to pronounce brainstorm

/ˈbɹeɪnstɔː(ɹ)m/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɹeɪnstɔː(ɹ)m/

Say it like: Bra-yns-tor-m

The correct spelling is brainstorm. A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem. For example: "I had been working on the problem for weeks, and then I had a brainstorm and saw that the solution was easy."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.
  2. 2.A session of brainstorming, investigating a problem to try to find solutions.
  3. 3.An unexpected mental error.

verb

  1. 1.To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.
  2. 2.To participate in a brainstorming session.

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