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There is no right to work in a think tank, and these are very privileged positions.
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Meaning of "think tank" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THINK TANK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THINK TANK

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Think tank is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THINK TANK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Think tank

A think tank is an organization that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture. Most policy institutes are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax exempt status. Other think tanks are funded by governments, advocacy groups, or businesses, or derive revenue from consulting or research work related to their projects. The following article lists global policy institutes according to continental categories, and then sub-categories by country within those areas. These listings are not comprehensive, given that more than 4,500 policy institutes exist world wide.

Definition of think tank in the English dictionary

The definition of think tank in the dictionary is a group of experts who provide advice and ideas on political, social or economic issues.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THINK TANK


antitank
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banc
bæŋk
bank
bæŋk
blank
blæŋk
crank
kræŋk
dank
dæŋk
drank
dræŋk
franc
fræŋk
frank
fræŋk
hank
hæŋk
plank
plæŋk
prank
præŋk
rank
ræŋk
shank
ʃæŋk
skank
skæŋk
spank
spæŋk
stank
stæŋk
tank
tæŋk
thank
θæŋk
wank
wæŋk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THINK TANK

think again
think better of
think less of
think little of
think more of
think much of
think nothing of
think out
think outside the box
think over
think the world of
think twice
think up
think-tank
thinkable
thinkableness
thinkably
thinker
thinking
thinking cap

WORDS THAT END LIKE THINK TANK

belly tank
developing tank
drop tank
drunk tank
expansion tank
fish tank
flotation tank
fuel tank
gas tank
header tank
oil storage tank
oil tank
oxygen tank
petrol tank
reserve petrol tank
reserve tank
sedimentation tank
septic tank
surge tank
think-tank
water tank

Synonyms and antonyms of think tank in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «think tank» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THINK TANK

Find out the translation of think tank to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of think tank from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «think tank» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

智库
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

think tank
570 millions of speakers

English

think tank
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लगता है कि टैंक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ابحاث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мозгового
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

think tank
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিন্তা করুন ট্যাংক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réflexion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pemikir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Think Tank
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シンクタンク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

탱크를 생각
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mikir tank
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nghĩ rằng xe tăng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொட்டி நினைக்கிறேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विचार गट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Think tank
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gruppo di esperti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

think tank
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мозкового
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

think-tank
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

think tank
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

think tank
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

tankesmedja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tenketank
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of think tank

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THINK TANK»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THINK TANK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about think tank

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3 QUOTES WITH «THINK TANK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word think tank.
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Michael Burgess
The Leadership Training Institute of America is a cultural think tank providing training and opportunity in leadership development and cultural dynamics.
2
David Frum
There is no right to work in a think tank, and these are very privileged positions.
3
Mark Skousen
If you are wealthy enough, use part or all of your Social Security proceeds to invest in a favorite cause or two. Invest 10 percent or 100 percent of your monthly Social Security check in your favorite charity, foundation, think tank, church or synagogue, or other good cause.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THINK TANK»

Discover the use of think tank in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to think tank and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Think Tank Traditions: Policy Analysis Across Nations
As think tank numbers explode, they have become an integral part of political life. Political leaders, corporations and non-governmental organisations draw upon their expert advice to advance their causes in the battle of ideas.
Diane Stone, Andrew Denham, 2004
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Think Tank Research Quality: Lessons for Policymakers, the ...
This book brings together 21 reviews, focusing on the arguments and evidence used by think tanks to promote reforms such as vouchers, charter schools and alternative routes to teacher certification.
Kevin Grant Welner, 2010
3
Think Tanks in America
Timely, succinct, and instructive, this provocative book will force us to rethink our understanding of the drivers of political debate in the United States.
Thomas Medvetz, 2012
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Think Tank Volume 2 Tp
Two months after the flashy and brilliant escape from the DARPA-funded military he used to call his home, slacker/genius Dr. David Loren has willingly returned to his lab to continue his work that he not long ago wished to be no part of.
Matt Hawkins, 2013
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Think Tank Brain Teasers: High-Octane Puzzlers to Fuel Your ...
Anyone who loves to flex their mental muscle will find plenty of challenges in these collections of crosswords, cryptograms, trivia, and teasers.
Crane Hill Publishers, 2006
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Think Tank: A Simulation Game to Promote Creative Thinking
... Internet is forbidden. Questions regarding duplication rights should be addressed to: Dandy Lion Publications P.O. Box 190 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805-543-3332 Table of Contents Information for Instructors Introduction to Think Tank.
Dianne Draze, Sonsie Conroy, 2005
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Think Tank
The author of novels, To Catch a Catch and Comet Enemy, and non-fiction books, War Squared, Aviahomospionics and They Called It Pilot Error, Bob is now writing special interest novels and non-fiction books drawn from his experiences ...
Bob Cohn, 2011
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Technology Entrepreneur: A High-Tech Services Business: ...
It shares how to successfully initiate and grow small business opportunities in the huge government and defense technology services industry. You'll be educated and amused by the lessons and stories in Technology Entrepreneur.
C. J. Rubis, 2012
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The Investment Think Tank: Theory, Strategy, and Practice ...
What's the story behind Peter Bernstein’s challenge to a fixed-asset-allocation mix? Did the financial-planning community take a wrong ideological turn in espousing it? What can behavioral finance tell you about serving your clients?
Harold Evensky, CFP, Deena B. Katz, 2004
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Do Think Tanks Matter?: Assessing the Impact of Public ...
This revised and updated edition of the book includes up-to-date data (2000-08) on the growing visibility and policy relevance of think tanks in Canada and the United States.
Donald E. Abelson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THINK TANK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term think tank is used in the context of the following news items.
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British think tank: Syria's economy shrunk more than half by civil war
On June 23, 2015, a British think tank released a report suggesting Syria's economy has shrunk by more than half since the civil war began in 2011. Photo by ... «UPI.com, Jun 15»
2
7 Former Senators to Advise Nebraska Tax Policy Think Tank
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Seven former state senators will serve on an advisory committee for a Nebraska tax policy think tank. The OpenSky Policy Institute said ... «knopnews2, Jun 15»
3
China's slowing economy may steady later this year: state think tank
The think-tank forecast in early May that China's economic growth is expected to slow further to 6.8 percent in the second quarter from a six-year low in the first. «Reuters, May 15»
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JPMorgan Chase & Co Launches Think Tank: The JPMorgan Chase …
In a letter celebrating the opening of the institute, Dimon emphasized the way the company and think tank could work together toward similar ends. “The private ... «International Business Times, May 15»
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Conservative think tank holds free speech debate over bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A conservative South Carolina think tank is sponsoring a debate about when and how the U.S. Constitution allows states to regulate ... «Washington Times, May 15»
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Oldest Tory Think Tank Endorses UKIP
The Conservative Party's oldest think tank, the Bow Group, has endorsed UKIP in seats the Tories cannot win. The Bow Group's chairman, Ben Harris-Quinney, ... «Breitbart News, May 15»
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China's economy seen slowing to 6.8 percent in Q2 - state think tank
The think tank operates under the purview of China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission. China's economy grew an ... «Reuters UK, May 15»
8
Think Tank Focused On 'Evidence-Based, Progressive Policies …
A new Chicago-based progressive think tank has launched and intends to be a "voice for working families and the middle class in the State of Illinois," according ... «Progress Illinois, Apr 15»
9
Pakistan and China launch think tank named 'RANDI', Twitter can't …
Pakistan and China on Monday announced the launch of a new think tank to focus on the development of of their economic corridor. According to Pakistan ... «Firstpost, Apr 15»
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Think tank: Some NATO countries cutting defense spending
BRUSSELS (AP) — Despite stern talk and solemn pledges from NATO, a British-based think tank says some alliance member nations are cutting their spending ... «Yahoo News, Feb 15»

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