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masterminding

masterminding noun: a creativity technique by which a group tries to find solutions for a specific problem from ideas spontaneously contributed by its members. Also the present participle and gerund of mastermind.

Noun

masterminding (plural mastermindings)

  1. A creativity technique by which a group tries to find solutions for a specific problem from ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.

Also used as

masterminding is also the present participle and gerund of mastermind.

Forms of masterminding

pluralmastermindings

Origin of masterminding

From mastermind + -ing.

Questions about masterminding

What does masterminding mean?
Masterminding means a creativity technique by which a group tries to find solutions for a specific problem from ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.
What part of speech is masterminding?
Masterminding is a noun.
What is the plural of masterminding?
The plural of masterminding is mastermindings.

Words near masterminding in the dictionary

  1. mastermind
  2. masterminded
  3. masterminder
  4. masterminders
  5. mastermindful
  6. masterminding
  7. mastermindings
  8. masterminds
  9. masterous
  10. masterpiece
  11. masterpieces

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