idea
US /aɪˈdiə/
Definition
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
She presented a creative idea for reducing our packaging costs.
Word Family
Synonyms
- conceptan abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
- notiona vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- thoughtthe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Collocations
- Easy good ideadescribing good idea (benefit)
- Medium brainstorm new ideasto brainstorm new ideas, meaning to try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
- Hard innovative idea addressing market needsdescribing innovative idea addressing market needs (ahead of the times)
- Very Hard toy with the idea of divestitureto toy with the idea of divestiture, meaning to behave carelessly or indifferently
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.