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critical thinking

American

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

noun

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

The questions are intended to develop your critical thinking.

Etymology

Origin of critical thinking

First recorded in 1810–15

Example Sentences

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Accounting firms are ramping up adoption of AI, but say they aim to take away younger professionals’ rote tasks and allow them more critical thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

They are moving away from entry-level tech or statistical analysis and focusing on critical thinking, communication, and human-centric fields, it says.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

By and large, I don’t think most Americans are inclined toward that kind of structured, critical thinking about money and mortality.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“In my classes, students are increasingly using tools like ChatGPT to offload their critical thinking skills,” Madhav said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Ma always told me critical thinking was important, so maybe I’ll give it a shot.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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