Denken

Definitions of Denken
  1. noun
    the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
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    Schließen, Schlussfolgern, Schlußfolgern
    thinking that is coherent and logical
    Betrachtung, Überlegung
    the process of giving careful thought to something
    Argumentation, Argumentieren
    a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
    Inferenz, Inferieren
    the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
    Abwägung
    careful consideration
    Meditation, Versunkenheit
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    Theorie
    a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
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    geistige Wahrnehmung
    cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use
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