think tank

noun
UK: /ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/
US: /ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/

  1. A group of experts who give advice and ideas on political or economic issues.

    1. The think tank gave advice to the government.
    2. This think tank studies solutions for healthcare access and publishes regular reports.

  2. An organization that researches and advocates for solutions to social, political, or economic problems.

    1. The think tank published its findings on education reform.
    2. Many policy recommendations originated in this influential think tank focused on urban development.

Synonyms

center institute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "think tank" in English means: A group of experts who give advice and ideas on political or economic issues., An organization that researches and advocates for solutions to social, political, or economic problems..

The phonetic transcription of "think tank" is /ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/ in British English and /ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "think tank": center, institute.

Example usage of "think tank": "The think tank gave advice to the government.". More examples on the page.