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ideation

[ahy-dee-ey-shuhn] / ˌaɪ diˈeɪ ʃən /




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The design software market faces unique risks, Radke conceded, as generative AI reduces the time and skill required for prototyping and ideation, in turn blurring the boundaries “of who a ‘designer’ is.”

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Black women have also historically reported suicidal ideation during the postpartum period at a rate roughly double that of white women.

From Salon Apr. 21, 2026

She’s done extensive research showing that food insecurity is strongly associated with major maternal depressive symptoms; she points to research focused on the association between food insecurity and suicidal ideation and attempts in teenagers.

From Slate Apr. 19, 2026

In the fashion industry, it takes around six months to design and produce a collection of clothing, from ideation and concept building to the day items end up in stores and online.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 12, 2025

The better creatures are able to communicate ideation or thought, the stronger and more frequent are the evidences of their possession of reason.

From The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals by Weir, James




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