thinking

 
Pronunciation: /θɪŋkɪŋ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of considering or reasoning about something: the selectors have some thinking to do before the match
  • a person’s ideas or opinions: his thinking is reflected in his later autobiography
  • (thinkings) archaic thoughts; meditations: I am wrap’d in dismal thinkings

adjective

[attributive]
  • using thought or rational judgement; intelligent: he seemed a thinking man

Phrases

good (or nice) thinking

used as an expression of approval for an ingenious plan or observation.

put on one's thinking cap

informal meditate on a problem.