critical thinking

[krit-i-kuhl thing-king]

noun

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

   The questions are intended to develop your critical thinking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of critical thinking¹

First recorded in 1810–15

Example Sentences

The first step is to understand how these attacks on critical thinking take place.

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Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin explains that constant novelty and interruption deplete the brain’s executive functions — the very ones essential for critical thinking and judgment.

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“The danger is when AI replaces critical thinking and honest managerial voice.”

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As with most things MAGA, her fears lie entirely in the realm of fantasy, driven by highly emotional imagery that allows her, and the movement more broadly, to abandon any lingering attachment to critical thinking.

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Civic education, critical thinking, and credible journalism are essential antidotes to disinformation.

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