Words For Critical Thinking

verb to think about or take into account when making a decision

preposition used to introduce a clause or phrase indicating that a particular fact or situation is being taken into account

• Considering the current economic climate, we have decided to postpone the project indefinitely.
• I'm not sure if I can make it to the party, considering how busy I am.
• I might skip the gym today, considering I'm feeling pretty lazy.
• She made a decision to move to a new city, considering the opportunities it could bring.

verb to create or develop a plan, system, or strategy

• The research team will formulate a hypothesis to test their theory.
• Let's sit down and formulate a plan before we start working on the project.
• I need to come up with a way to formulate my excuse for being late.
• She was able to formulate a solution to the problem by thinking outside the box.

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun by providing more information about their qualities or characteristics

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information on how the action is performed

• The judge judiciously considered all the evidence before making a ruling.
• She judiciously chose her words during the argument to avoid escalating the situation.
• He judiciously handled the tricky situation like a pro.
• The artist judiciously blended colors to create a beautiful masterpiece.