logical thinking
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pensamiento lógico
- Start using discernment and logical thinking, and you will live a happier, less hate-filled life.
Examples
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High differentiation enhances logical thinking, which helps people learn to tolerate different feelings and perceptions.
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The results indicated that reading comprehension, reading math problems, problem solving, and critical and logical thinking are skills shared in reading and mathematics.
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Sometimes, it just takes some logical thinking to see where the problem may lie.
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And so part of thinking, at least logical thinking, is the relentless asking of questions.
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The purpose of this exam is to test your analytical reasoning and logical thinking skills.
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History aside, the game also teaches through the use of puzzles, which, of course, require skill in logical thinking to finish.
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Since the training focuses on induction, reasoning, critical thinking, and innovation, students emphasize logical thinking and problem solving.
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Piaget's stages are well-known and are accepted as the basis for depicting the growth of logical thinking in children.
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Developmentally, adolescents are working to establish their own independent identities, to master formal logical thinking, and to prepare for adult roles.
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The purpose of this exam is to test your logical thinking skills and analytical reasoning.
Synonyms
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A way of thinking in a clear, logical order to form a conclusion
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To think carefully step by step to reach a decision
How Logical
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'reasoning in a clear, consistent, and rational manner' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'logical' (rational, following logic) with 'thinking' (the act of using the mind). This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
The phrase logical thinking gives a simple picture: you put ideas in order like building blocks so one clear step leads to the next, with logical meaning clear steps and thinking meaning using your mind. That's why it means 'reasoning in a clear, consistent way'.