think tank

== English == === Alternative forms === thinktank, think-tank === Etymology === From the use of think tank or think box in the 19th century to refer to the human brain. === Pronunciation === enPR: thĭngk′ tăngk′ (Received Pronunciation, General American, Canada, General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈθɪŋk ˌtæŋk/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈθəŋk ˌtɛŋk/ (Received Pronunciation, Scotland) IPA(key): /ˈθɪŋk ˌtaŋk/ (India) IPA(key): /ˈt̪ɪŋk ˌʈaŋk/ Hyphenation: think tank === Noun === think tank (plural think tanks) (idiomatic) 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. Synonym: think factory (obsolete) The brain. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === think tank on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == Polish == === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from English think tank. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfiŋk ˈtaŋk/, /ˈfiŋk ˈtank/ Syllabification: think tank === Noun === think tank m inan think tank (group producing research and recommendations) ==== Declension ==== ==== Related terms ==== === Further reading === think tank in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN think tank in Polish dictionaries at PWN == Portuguese == === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from English think tank. === Pronunciation === Hyphenation: think tank === Noun === think tank m (plural think tanks) think tank (group producing research and recommendations) Synonyms: usina de ideias, órgão de reflexão