critical thinking — the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My boss claims he uses critical thinking, but he just googles everything and picks the first answer.
- Critical thinking helped her realize that a 'lifetime warranty' from a company that's only existed for six months might be suspicious.
- Teachers should encourage students to use critical thinking when evaluating sources of information.
critical thinking
NOUN[/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment
She uses critical thinking to spot the flaw in the news article before sharing it.
Critical thinking means linking, not sinking!
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Origin
Critical derives from Greek kritikos, meaning 'able to judge or discern,' rooted in the verb krinein 'to separate or judge.' Thinking comes from Old English thencan, meaning 'to conceive or ponder.' Together, the phrase reflects the ancient Greek philosophical tradition of systematic doubt and analysis in the pursuit of truth.
Breakdown
kritikos (Greek: to judge, discern) + thencan (Old English: to think, ponder). The compound denotes the cognitive process of making reasoned judgments through careful examination.
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“My boss claims he uses critical thinking, but he just googles everything and picks the first answer.”
“Critical thinking helped her realize that a 'lifetime warranty' from a company that's only existed for six months might be suspicious.”
“Teachers should encourage students to use critical thinking when evaluating sources of information.”
“Critical thinking involves questioning assumptions and examining evidence before reaching conclusions.”
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