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

Some experts worry that outsourcing these kinds of tasks means your brain is working less - and could even be harming your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

From BBC

The study found that higher confidence in the tool's ability to perform a task was related to "less critical thinking effort".

From BBC

They surveyed 319 white-collar workers who used AI tools for their jobs at least once per week about how they apply critical thinking when using them.

From BBC

But in these cases, many people still have the agency and critical thinking skills to make that decision for themselves.

From Slate

“AI will get better and better, but the most important skill in the white-collar field now is critical thinking,” Horvath said.

From The Wall Street Journal