groupthink

[ groop-thingk ]

/ ˈgrupˌθɪŋk /

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noun

the practice of approaching problems or issues as matters that are best dealt with by consensus of a group rather than by individuals acting independently; conformity.

the lack of individual creativity, or of a sense of personal responsibility, that is sometimes characteristic of group interaction.

Origin of groupthink

1950–55; group + think¹, on the model of doublethink

Words nearby groupthink

group practice, group representation, group speed, group theory, group therapy, groupthink, groupuscule, group velocity, groupware, group work, grouse

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Example sentences from the Web for groupthink

They create ossified institutions, paralyzed by groupthink and incapable of self-reflection.
When America Said "No" to the War on Segregation|Jamelle Bouie|February 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In this sense and others, Greenberg's is a call for a return to the groupthink and hawkish conformity of the Bush era.
A Liberal Critique Of Hagel?|Ali Gharib|January 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In fact, just last month, in a piece on “Groupthink” in the New York Times, Susan Cain argued for the anti-Pixar approach.
Jonah Lehrer’s Imagine Explores Creativity for Capitalists|Casey Schwartz|March 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Howard Kurtz on the dangerous lull before the vote is in—when bad calls and groupthink rule the press corps.
The Media's Lousy Crystal Ball|Howard Kurtz|November 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for groupthink

groupthink

/ (ˈɡruːpˌθɪŋk) /

noun

a tendency within organizations or society to promote or establish the view of the predominant group

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单词	groupthink
释义	groupthink [ groop-thingk ] / ˈgrupˌθɪŋk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR groupthink ON THESAURUS.COM noun the practice of approaching problems or issues as matters that are best dealt with by consensus of a group rather than by individuals acting independently; conformity. the lack of individual creativity, or of a sense of personal responsibility, that is sometimes characteristic of group interaction. Origin of groupthink 1950–55; group + think¹, on the model of doublethink Words nearby groupthink group practice, group representation, group speed, group theory, group therapy, groupthink, groupuscule, group velocity, groupware, group work, grouse Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for groupthink They create ossified institutions, paralyzed by groupthink and incapable of self-reflection. When America Said "No" to the War on Segregation\|Jamelle Bouie\|February 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In this sense and others, Greenberg's is a call for a return to the groupthink and hawkish conformity of the Bush era. A Liberal Critique Of Hagel?\|Ali Gharib\|January 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In fact, just last month, in a piece on “Groupthink” in the New York Times, Susan Cain argued for the anti-Pixar approach. Jonah Lehrer’s Imagine Explores Creativity for Capitalists\|Casey Schwartz\|March 15, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Howard Kurtz on the dangerous lull before the vote is in—when bad calls and groupthink rule the press corps. The Media's Lousy Crystal Ball\|Howard Kurtz\|November 1, 2010\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for groupthink groupthink / (ˈɡruːpˌθɪŋk) / noun a tendency within organizations or society to promote or establish the view of the predominant group Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to groupthink chitchat, parley, forum, discussion, consultation, seminar, interview, symposium, meeting, talk, conference, dialogue, appointment, deliberation, hearing, session, examination, exchange, review, argument
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groupthink

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