current thinking
BrE: /ˈkʌrənt ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
Definition

Definition of current thinking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

opinionviews or ideas most experts presently accept in a particular field
  • Current thinking suggests the disease results from several interacting factors.
  • According to current thinking, creativity can be trained like a skill.
  • New data is challenging the current thinking on adolescent brain development.
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Expressions with current

against the currentadj.
opposing the usual direction or trend
Her ideas were always against the current, challenging conventional wisdom.
swim with the currentv.
move in the same direction as the water flow
The fish swim with the current to conserve energy.
current of thoughtn.
prevailing opinion or feeling among a group
The current of thought in the meeting was against the proposal.
float with the currentv.
go along with prevailing trends or opinions
She tends to float with the current in social situations.
current balancen.
amount of money in an account now
Check your current balance before making a purchase.
current eventsn.
recent happenings of significant public interest
The journalist reported on current events affecting the nation..

Expressions with thinking

thinking capn.
state of focused thinking to find solutions
She put on her thinking cap to tackle the issue.
wishful thinkingn.
belief that hopes match facts, leading to poor choices
Her wishful thinking made her ignore the warning signs.
out-of-the-box thinkingn.
approach to problem-solving that is unconventional
The team used out-of-the-box thinking to tackle the complex issue.
blue-sky thinkingn.
creative thinking not limited by current beliefs
The team engaged in blue-sky thinking to innovate new products.
what was someone thinkingexp.
questions the logic behind someone's actions
What was she thinking wearing that outfit?
not bear thinking aboutv.
be so bad you cannot even think about it
The idea of losing her does not bear thinking about.
put on one's thinking capv.
start thinking carefully to solve a problem
Let's put on our thinking caps and find a solution.
what was I thinking ofexp.
expresses regret or surprise about a past action
I wore sandals in the snow, what was I thinking of?
lateral thinkingn.
solving problems using creative, non-linear methods
Lateral thinking helped her find a unique solution.
cathedral thinkingn.
long-term planning for projects beyond one's lifetime
Building sustainable cities requires cathedral thinking to benefit future generations.

Terms related to current thinking

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Terms with current thinking included in their meaning

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his mind began to wanderexp.
losing focus
start thinking about things not related to the current task
someone's mind starts to driftexp.
distraction
start thinking about things not related to the current task
someone's mind driftsexp.
daydreaming
to start thinking about things not related to the current task
blue-sky thinkingn.
creative ideas
creative thinking not limited by current beliefs
innovativeadj.
forward-thinking
ahead of current thinking or trends
mental statusn.
medical
current state of a person's thinking, awareness, and emotional condition

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  1. French:consensus actuel, ...
  2. German:aktuelle Lehrmeinung, ...
  3. Italian:pensiero attuale, ...
  4. Spanish:pensamiento actual, ...
  5. Portuguese:pensamento atual, ...
  6. Chinese:主流看法, ...
  7. Japanese:現在の通説, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّفكير السائِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּפִיסָה מְקוּבֶּלֶת כַּיּוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:современные представления, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нинішні уявлення, ...
  12. Hindi:वर्तमान सोच, ...
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