critical thinking

American  

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

noun

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

   The questions are intended to develop your critical thinking.

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Etymology

Origin of critical thinking

First recorded in 1810–15

Example Sentences

"Workers also need support to build judgement, critical thinking, physical skills, leadership and the confidence to use these tools safely."

From BBC

"We're getting close to threatening the root of what makes us human, in terms of social interaction, critical thinking faculties, and developing the skills to operate in the modern world," he explains.

From BBC

Chatbots can now do students’ homework or sub in for workers, threatening both livelihoods and the dignity of work while allowing critical thinking to atrophy.

From The Wall Street Journal

This anti-human framework can be reversed by equipping models with the opposite goal: enhancing critical thinking and human development.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smart people tend to engage deeply with what little information is available, a process called critical thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal