General
ideate
What does ideate mean?
To brainstorm or form ideas, usually as a distinct phase in a creative process.
"Let's ideate for twenty minutes before we judge anything."
Origin
Design-thinking coinage from 'idea'; disliked as jargon by many.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ideate' mean?
To generate ideas, essentially a jargony synonym for brainstorming, often used as a named phase in design-thinking processes.
Is 'ideate' considered jargon?
Yes. It's common in design and product circles but widely disliked as buzzword-speak, since 'brainstorm' or 'come up with ideas' says the same thing.
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