critical thinking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of critical thinking
First recorded in 1810–15
Example Sentences
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Critical thinking is not at the level it should be.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2023
"Critical thinking is just as important as access to knowledge. That's what makes you a free and emancipated individual," he told the crowd of about 1,000 students.
From Reuters • Apr. 7, 2023
Critical thinking would be a solution, but we seem to be in short supply.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2022
Critical thinking: Ability to analyze, make inferences, evaluate, synthesize, and draw conclusions on the basis of researched information.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
If not, he believes companies will find it increasingly difficult to hire the type of staff they need: "Critical thinking and problem solving starts in early childhood development. It's where the foundations are laid."
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2018
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