Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brain-picking
noun
/ˈbreɪnˌpɪkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of gathering information, ideas, or insights from someone, often by asking probing questions.
Examples
During the meeting, she engaged in some brain-picking with her colleagues to gather diverse viewpoints on the project.
He spent the afternoon brain-picking a mentor to gain insights into the industry trends.
Meaning
Brain-picking refers to the practice of soliciting thoughts, opinions, or knowledge from others, particularly in a professional or academic context.
Synonyms
Insight gathering
Information solicitation
Knowledge extraction
