lateral thinking

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Noun lateral thinking has 1 sense

lateral thinking - a heuristic for solving problems; you try to look at the problem from many angles instead of tackling it head-on
--₁ is a kind of heuristic, heuristic rule, heuristic program

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Lateral Thinking

Description:

Lateral thinking refers to a problem-solving technique that involves approaching a situation or finding a solution from an indirect, unconventional, or creative perspective. It encourages thinking outside the box and considering alternative viewpoints and possibilities.

Sample Sentences:

Her lateral thinking skills allowed her to come up with a unique solution to the complex puzzle.
The team brainstormed using lateral thinking to generate innovative ideas for the project.
In order to solve the riddle, he had to use lateral thinking and consider multiple interpretations.

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