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criticalthinking

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/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ · crit-i-cal think-ing

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Meanings

nounformal

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

کسی مسئلے کا مقاصد اور انداز میں تجزیہ کرنا اور اس کے بارے میں فیصلہ کرنا۔

تنقیدی سوچ

tanaqi soch

Synonyms

analytical thinkinglogical reasoningreflective thinkingتحلیلی سوچمنطقی استدلالعکاسیاتی سوچ

Antonyms

uncritical thinkingthoughtlessnessirrationalityغیر تنقیدی سوچبے فکرغیر منطقی

Common Collocations

  • critical thinking skills
  • importance of critical thinking
  • critical thinking process

Example Sentences

Critical thinking is essential for solving complex problems.

تنقیدی سوچ پیچیدہ مسائل حل کرنے کے لیے بہت ضروری ہے۔

Tanaqi soch pechida masail hal karne ke liye bohat zaroori hai.

Students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking skills.

طلباء کو اپنی تنقیدی سوچ کی مہارتیں ترقی دینے کی ترغیب دی جاتی ہے۔

Talba ko apni tanaqi soch ki maharatain taraqqi dene ki targhib di jati hai.

Employers value employees who possess strong critical thinking abilities.

ملازمین کو جو مضبوط تنقیدی سوچ کی صلاحیتیں رکھتے ہیں ان کی قدردانی کی جاتی ہے۔

Mulazmeen ko jo mazboot tanaqi soch ki salahiyatein rakhte hain un ki qadr daani ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

critical:Critical implies being concerned with the merits and faults; critical thinking specifically involves logical reasoning.

Word Family

critique
nounتنقید
criticize
verbتنقید کرنا
critical
adjectiveتنقیدی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think critically to unlock the door to knowledge.

Imagine a brain analyzing a complex puzzle.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دوسروں کی بات پر نہ جا، اپنے دماغ کی سن۔

Doosron ki baat par na ja, apne dimaag ki sun.

Do not heed others’ words, listen to your own mind.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آؤ خود سوچیں، اپنے دماغ کا استعمال کریں۔

Aao khud sochain, apne dimaag ka istemaal karein.

Let’s think for ourselves, let’s use our minds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "critical + thinking" — involving analysis and evaluation

First known use: 1950s

The term 'critical thinking' emerged in the 20th century, as part of a philosophical movement that emphasized the importance of reasoning and logical thought.