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

Our children or their children can, or are trying, but how do we get them to have the kind of critical thinking skills that are necessary to think through those problems in this age?

From Slate

Because you are in an environment that is now suddenly overrun with a tremendous amount of A.I., and I worry about critical thinking skills.

From Slate

You’re right that the critical thinking part of it is really important.

From Slate

If a middle school, high school or college student can easily use a computer tool to fire off a book report or an essay, what’s the impact on vocabulary, grammar, reading, critical thinking, originality, intellectual curiosity?

From Los Angeles Times

Detecting and defending against cyber-hacking is perhaps harder, and requires both expertise and critical thinking.

From Salon