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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 specialists organized by a business enterprise, governmental body, etc, and commissioned to undertake intensive study and research into specified problems.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THINK-TANK

think more of
think much of
think nothing of
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think outside the box
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think the world of
think twice
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thinkably
thinker
thinking
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thinkingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE THINK-TANK

antitank
drop tank
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fuel tank
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oil storage tank
oil tank
oxygen tank
petrol tank
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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

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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

grupo de reflexión
570 millions of speakers

English

think-tank
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

थिंक टैंक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اعتقد للدبابات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мозгового
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

grupo de reflexão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মনে ট্যাংক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

think-tank
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pemikir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Expertengremium
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シンクタンク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

두뇌 집단
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

சிந்தனைக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विचार गट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düşünce kuruluşu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

think tank
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

dink - tenk
14 millions of speakers
sv

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»

The term «think-tank» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.040 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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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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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
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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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What Should Think Tanks Do?: A Strategic Guide to Policy Impact
What Should Think Tanks Do? A Strategic Guide for Policy Impact is the first practical guide that is specifically tailored to think tanks, policy research, and advocacy organizations.
Andrew Selee, 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

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THINK-TANK»

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Conservatives reject call to remove campaign video
The clips in question came from a previous BBC radio interview in which Mr Johnson, the head of the think-tank, analysed the "stark contrast" in the proposed ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
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Multi-millionaire backers of climate change denial think-tank revealed
Two multi-millionaire funders of former Chancellor Nigel Lawson's organisation dedicated to questioning climate change have been revealed for the first time. «The Independent, Sep 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Think-Tank [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/think-tank-1>. May 2024 ».
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