think tank

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.
The brain.

thĭngk′ tăngk′ /ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/ En-au-think tank.ogg /ˈθəŋk ˌtɛŋk/ /ˈθɪŋk ˌtaŋk/ /ˈt̪ɪŋk ˌʈaŋk/

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From the use of think tank or think box in the 19th century to refer to the human brain.

think factory

brain trust brains trust talk shop talking shop

think-tanker think tanker

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