ideation
noun/ˌaɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,213 most common English word
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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