ideation
noun/ˌaɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,213 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts.

Example sentence
The team gathered for ideation sessions to brainstorm new product concepts.
Synonyms & related words
- brainstorming
- conceptualization
- creativity
- innovation
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