thinking
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the activity of using your brain to solve problems or understand something.
n.the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something; often uncountable.
Simple“The project requires a lot of careful thinking before we start.”
In context“Critical thinking is a fundamental skill that allows students to evaluate evidence and form logical conclusions independently.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a person's ideas or opinions about a particular subject.
n.the ideas, opinions, or judgements of a particular person or group.
Simple“What is the current thinking on how to fix the economy?”
In context“The shift in management's thinking led to a complete overhaul of the company's environmental policies.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to describe a person who uses their mind and thinks deeply.
adj.characterised by the use of the intellect; rational or capable of thought.
Simple“She is a thinking person who doesn't just follow the crowd.”
In context“The documentary was designed to appeal to the thinking viewer who enjoys complex social commentary.”
SynonymsAntonymsunthinkingirrational
Usage critical thinking · current thinking
From Middle English thinking, thynkynge, thenkyng, equivalent to think + -ing.
From Middle English thenkinge, þinkynge, þenkynge, þenchinde, from Old English þenċende, from Proto-Germanic þankijandz, present participle of þankijaną (“to think”), equivalent to think + -ing. Cognate with Dutch denkend (“thinking”), German denkend (“thinking”), Swedish tänkande (“thinking”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.