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critical thinking

American

[krit-i-kuhl thing-king] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ /

noun

disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.

The questions are intended to develop your critical thinking.

Etymology

Origin of critical thinking

First recorded in 1810–15

Example Sentences

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They are moving away from entry-level tech or statistical analysis and focusing on critical thinking, communication, and human-centric fields, it says.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“At stake here is not just the soul of education, but also the genuine development of critical thinking among the population,” Moriarty said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Kim acknowledged concern about the threats AI poses to human judgment, creativity and critical thinking, but said he believes USC is up to the task.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"It takes critical thinking to develop and use AI tools in ways that make real advances in science, technology and the humanities," Burton says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Ma always told me critical thinking was important, so maybe I’ll give it a shot.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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