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10 Language-to-English DictionariesThink Tank
/ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A body of experts providing advice and ideas on specific political, social, or economic problems.
"The prominent think-tank published a comprehensive report on renewable energy policies." - 2
A group or cooperative environment formed to solve a particular problem or develop innovative ideas.
"The corporate headquarters established an internal think-tank to drive digital transformation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated during World War II, initially used in military slang to describe a secure room or collaborative space where strategists planned operations. By the 1950s and 1960s, its meaning broadened to encompass research institutes and organizations engaged in the study of policy, social issues, and political strategies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Think Tank" is said worldwide
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groupe de réflexion
Transliteration: grup də ʁə.flɛk.sjɔ̃
"Ce groupe de réflexion conseille le gouvernement sur les réformes économiques."
Denkfabrik
Transliteration: ˈdɛŋkˌfaːbʁɪk
"Die Denkfabrik hat eine neue Studie zur Zukunft der Arbeit veröffentlicht."
think tank
Transliteration: ˈtɪŋk tæŋk
"Il think tank ha organizzato una conferenza internazionale sulla sicurezza."
centro de pensamiento
Transliteration: ˈsento de pen.saˈmien.to
"El centro de pensamiento elaboró un análisis detallado sobre la inflación."
centro de reflexão
Transliteration: ˈsẽ.tɾu dʒi ʁe.flɛˈsɐ̃w
"Vários especialistas do centro de reflexão debateram a crise climática."
विचार मंच
Transliteration: vichar manch
"इस विचार मंच ने नई शिक्षा नीति पर अपने सुझाव दिए हैं।"
智库
Transliteration: zhìkù
"这家智库就国际贸易发布了一份重要报告。"
싱크탱크
Transliteration: singkeutaengkeu
"정부와 싱크탱크가 협력하여 새로운 정책을 입안하고 있습니다."
シンクタンク
Transliteration: shinkutanku
"そのシンクタンクは環境問題に関する調査結果を発表した。"
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