Brainstorming - We’re Doing It Wrong Flashcards
Gain
verb
To get something
He gained a lot of weight recently.
No pain, no gain.
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Efficacy
noun
The ability to produce a desired result
We need to test the efficacy of this new system.
She has shown a lot of efficacy in her work.
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Defer
verb
To postpone something
Listen to the presentation and try to defer judgment.
He always defers payment for as long as possible.
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Withhold
verb
To hold back / refuse to give
He withheld some information from the press.
She has the power to withhold our benefits.
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Suspend judgement
verb - noun
Waiting for all the facts before making a decision
We should try to suspend judgement on this matter.
I will suspend judgment until later.
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Boundaries
noun
A situation with limits / a line setting limits
We should not create boundaries around fresh ideas.
He crossed her boundaries and she left him.
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Feasibility
noun
Capable of being done
We need to check the feasibility of his proposal.
I have concerns regarding the feasibility of this idea.
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Asset
noun
A useful or valuable thing / person
She has been a great asset to our team.
This new AI tool is a great asset to our business.
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