Pronunciation: /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
noun the act or process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something
A1 I am thinking about what to have for dinner.
A2 She is always thinking of new ideas for her business.
B1 His thinking on the matter has evolved over time.
B2 The professor's thinking on the subject is highly regarded in the academic community.
C1 Critical thinking is an essential skill for success in today's complex world.
C2 Her innovative thinking has revolutionized the industry.
verb the present participle of the verb 'think', which means to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something
A1 I am thinking about what to have for dinner.
A2 She is thinking of starting a new hobby.
B1 They are thinking of moving to a new city.
B2 He is thinking deeply about his future career.
C1 The scientist is thinking critically about the results of the experiment.
C2 The philosopher is constantly thinking about the nature of existence.
adjective relating to or involving thought or reasoning
A1 She is thinking about what to eat for dinner.
A2 He is thinking of a plan to save money for a trip.
B1 The teacher noticed the student's thinking process was very logical.
B2 The scientist's groundbreaking thinking revolutionized the field of biology.
C1 His innovative thinking led to the development of a new technology.
C2 The philosopher's deep thinking on existentialism influenced generations of thinkers.
formal His thinking on the matter was quite profound and well-reasoned.
informal I was just thinking about what to have for dinner tonight.
slang I was thinking we could chill at my place later.
figurative Her thinking outside the box led to some innovative solutions.
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