C149 words
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary for structured logical reasoning and analysis.
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Words in this collection
- analysisə-năl<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsthe detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
- evaluationnounɪˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃənThe process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.
- inferenceˈɪnfərənsA conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
- deductiondĭ-dŭk<strong>′</strong>shənThe act or process of subtracting or taking away; a conclusion reached by reasoning from general principles to a specific case.
- inductionĭn-dŭk<strong>′</strong>shənThe formal introduction or initiation of someone into a new job, position, organization, or status, often involving a process of training and familiarization.
- argumentˈɑr gyə məntA conversation or discussion in which people express differing opinions, often with strong feelings; also, a reason or set of reasons presented to support or oppose an idea.
- premisenounˈprɛm ɪsA statement or proposition that forms the basis for an argument or theory.
- conclusionnounkənˈkluːʒənthe final part of something; a judgement or decision reached after reasoning
- fallacyˈfæləsɪA mistaken belief or idea, especially one based on unsound reasoning.
- biasnounˈbaɪ əsA tendency, inclination, or prejudice for or against something or someone, often in an unfair way.
- assumptionnounəˈsʌmp ʃənsomething accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
- implicationnounˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃənA possible future effect or result of an action or decision; something that is suggested without being said directly.
- evidencenounˈɛvɪdənsSomething, such as a fact, object, or statement, that helps prove whether something is true or real, especially in a formal investigation, argument, or academic context.
- validitynounvəˈlɪd ɪ tiThe quality of being logically or factually sound, well-grounded, or legally binding.
- reliabilitynounrɪˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trustworthy, dependable, or consistently good in performance.
- credibilitynounˌkrɛd əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trusted and believed in.
- consistencynounkənˈsɪstənsɪThe quality or fact of always behaving or performing in the same way, or always happening in the same way.
- contradictionnounˌkɒn trəˈdɪk ʃənA combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another, such that if one is true, the other must be false.
- classificationnounklăs′ə-fĭ-kā<strong>′</strong>shənThe systematic arrangement of things into categories or groups based on shared characteristics.
- abstractionnounæbˈstrækʃənA general idea or concept formed by mentally separating the essential qualities or features from the concrete details of particular instances.
- generalizationnounˌdʒɛnrəlaɪˈzeɪʃənA broad statement or principle that applies to many cases, often derived from specific observations or facts.
- analogyəˈnæl ə dʒiA comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure or function, to explain or clarify something.
- synthesisnounsĭn<strong>′</strong>thĭ-sĭsThe process or result of combining separate elements to form a coherent, unified whole.
- interpretationnounɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃənThe act of explaining or understanding the meaning or significance of something, such as a text, event, or data.
- perspectivenounpəˈspɛktɪvThe art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other; a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
- reflectionnounrĭ-flĕk<strong>′</strong>shənThe act or process of throwing back light, heat, or sound from a surface; the image produced; serious and careful thought.
- revisionnounrɪˈvɪʒənThe act or process of revising something; re-examination and correction or improvement.
- judgmentnounˈdʒʌdʒ məntThe ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; the conclusion reached after careful consideration.
- rigornounˈraɪɡɔːThe quality of being extremely thorough, strict, or precise, or the condition of being extremely difficult or harsh.
- coherencekō-hîr<strong>′</strong>əns,-hĕr<strong>′</strong>-The logical, orderly, and consistent connection or relationship between ideas, parts, or elements, forming a unified whole.
- precisionnounprɪˈsɪʒənThe quality of being exact, accurate, or meticulous in measurement, action, or expression.
- accuracynounˈæk yər ə siThe quality or state of being correct, precise, or exact, with freedom from error.
- relevancenounˈrɛl ə vənsThe quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
- significancenounsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənsThe quality of being important or having meaning.
- complexitynounkəmˈplɛksɪtɪThe state or quality of being intricate, complicated, or made up of many interconnected parts.
- nuancenounnjuːˈɑːnsA subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, colour, etc.
- distinctionnoundɪˈstɪŋkʃənA clear difference or contrast between two things.
- differentiationdĭf′ə-rĕn′shē-ā<strong>′</strong>shənThe process or action of distinguishing or making distinct; the development of differences.
- qualificationnounˌkwɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃənA quality, skill, or achievement that makes a person suitable for a particular job or activity; an official record of such a quality or skill.
- exceptionɪkˈsɛp ʃənA case or instance that does not follow a general rule, pattern, or expectation; something excluded from a statement, rule, or group.
- limitationnounˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃənA restriction or boundary that prevents something from being complete, unlimited, or as effective as possible.
- objectionnounəbˈdʒɛkʃənA formal expression of disapproval or opposition to something.
- refutationnounˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃənThe act of proving a statement, argument, or theory to be false or incorrect.
- corroborationnounkəˌrɒb əˈreɪ ʃənEvidence or testimony that confirms or strengthens a statement, theory, or finding.
- substantiationnounsəbˌstæn ʃiˈeɪ ʃənThe act of providing evidence or proof to support a claim or statement.
- verificationnounˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃənThe act or process of confirming that something is true, correct, or accurate; formal proof or evidence.
- confirmationnounˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃənThe act of establishing or providing proof that something is true or definite.
- hypothesishī-pŏth<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsA proposed explanation for an observation or phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation and testing.
- propositionnounˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ənAn idea, plan, or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion; a statement expressing a judgment or opinion.