A mind map is a diagram that organises information hierarchically around a central concept, with branches radiating to related topics and sub-topics. It is used for brainstorming, note-taking, and knowledge organisation, leveraging spatial and associative structure to aid recall and ideation. Digital mind-mapping tools support collaborative editing and links to external resources.
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- The non-linear, associative layout mirrors how concepts relate, making mind maps effective for early-stage ideation and summarising complex domains. Modern tools add real-time multi-user editing, templating, and export to outlines or presentation formats.