thinking

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♦♦ think|ing /θ'ɪŋkɪŋ/
1 [N-UNCOUNT] with poss
The general ideas or opinions of a person or group can be referred to as their thinking.
There was undeniably a strong theoretical dimension to his thinking.
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
Thinking is the activity of using your brain by considering a problem or possibility or creating an idea.
This is a time of decisive action and quick thinking...
3 [ADJ] ADJ n
If you describe someone as a thinking man or woman, you mean that they are intelligent and take an interest in important events and issues, and you approve of this.
Thinking people on both sides will applaud this book...
A newspaper called him `the thinking man's Tory'.
4
to my way of thinking: see way
see also wishful thinkinglat|er|al think|ing
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Lateral thinking is a method of solving problems by using your imagination to help you think of solutions that are not obvious at first. (mainly BRIT)wish|ful think|ing
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If you say that an idea, wish, or hope is wishful thinking, you mean that it has failed to come true or is unlikely to come true.
It is wishful thinking to expect deeper change under his leadership.

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