CEFR C1

analytic thinking

noun phrase

Meaning

The process of breaking down complex information or problems into smaller components to examine them in detail and understand their relationships, often leading to a logical solution.

Examples

Developing strong analytic thinking skills is crucial for success in scientific research.
The manager praised her team's analytic thinking for identifying the root cause of the production delay.

Synonyms: logical reasoning, critical thinking, systematic analysis, decomposition

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analytic thinking (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

Definition

The process of breaking down complex information or problems into smaller components to examine them in detail and understand their relationships, often leading to a logical solution.

Examples

Developing strong analytic thinking skills is crucial for success in scientific research.
The manager praised her team's analytic thinking for identifying the root cause of the production delay.

How to Use analytic thinking

analytic thinking skills (collocation): The abilities associated with analytic thinking. — "Employers often look for candidates with strong analytic thinking skills."
employ analytic thinking (collocation): To use analytic thinking. — "We must employ analytic thinking to dissect the market trends."

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