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   I·de·a

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   noun

   • 1. a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action: "the idea of linking pay to performance has caught on" Similar plandesignschemeprojectproposalpropositionsuggestionrecommendationaimintentionobjectiveobjectpurposeendgoaltarget
   • ▪ a concept or mental impression: "our menu list will give you some idea of how interesting a low-fat diet can be" Similar conceptnotionconceptionconceptualizationthoughtimagemental picturevisualizationabstractionperceptionhypothesispostulation
   • ▪ an opinion or belief: "nineteenth-century ideas about drinking" Similar thoughttheoryviewviewpointopinionfeelingoutlookbeliefjudgmentconclusion
   • 2. the aim or purpose: "I took a job with the idea of getting some money together" Similar purposepointaimobjectobjectivegoalintentionendend in viewdesignreasonuseutilitysensemotivevalueadvantage
   • 3. (in Platonic thought) an eternally existing pattern of which individual things in any class are imperfect copies.
   • ▪ (in Kantian thought) a concept of pure reason, not empirically based in experience.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in idea (sense 3)): via Latin from Greek idea ‘form, pattern’, from the base of idein ‘to see’.

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   What is idea & how does it work?

   • IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. Children and youth (ages 3-21) receive special education and related services under IDEA Part B.

   Part B Regulations - U.S. Department of Education

   www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/idea/part-b/index.html

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   What do ideas become?

   • Big things, brave things, smart things, silly things, good things. Things like stories, artwork, journeys, inventions, communities, products, and cures—everything you see around you was once an idea. This story is a celebration of ideas that come in all shapes and sizes.

   What Do You Do With an Idea? — New York Times best seller

   www.amazon.com/What-Do-You-Idea/dp/1938298071

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   Why should I visit the idea website?

   • Whether you are a student, parent, educator, service provider, or grantee, you are here because you care about children with disabilities and their families and want to find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. Thank you for visiting the IDEA website.

   IDEA Updates - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

   sites.ed.gov/idea/

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IdeaIdea - Wikipedia

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   An idea arises in a reflexive, spontaneous manner, even without thinking or serious reflection, for example, when we talk about the idea of a person or a place. A new or an original idea can often lead to innovation.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ideaIDEA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Idea definition: any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity. See examples of IDEA used in a sentence.

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6. www.viima.com › blog › idea-generationWhat is Idea Generation? – Definition, Techniques and Success ...

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   Jan 18, 2019 · Ideas are the first step towards making any kind of improvement. In this post, we'll look into idea generation as a whole and introduce some of out favorite techniques and success factors for generating new ideas.

7. www.wordreference.com › definition › ideaidea - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   an opinion, view, or belief:[ usually singular] His idea of a good time is relaxing at home. a plan of action; intention; suggestion: had the idea of becoming an engineer; What a great idea! a purpose or guiding principle:[ usually singular] The idea was to make money. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › ideaIDEA - 46 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   An idea is a way of doing something that you have in your mind. A SUGGESTION. Rebecca has a few ideas about how we could improve things. Synonyms and examples. suggestion. May I make a suggestion? Keep your receipts for tax reimbursement. proposal. The proposal for a new stadium has been rejected. proposition.

9. researchmethod.net › ideaIdea - Definition, Types and Examples - Research Method

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Idea is a mental concept or thought that represents something that does not exist in the physical world or is not directly perceived by the senses. It is a product of imagination, creativity, or inspiration that can be used to solve a problem, create something new, or achieve a goal. Types of Ideas are as as follows: Creative Ideas.

10. www.wordsmyth.netidea | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language ...

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    The meaning of idea. Definition of idea. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.