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groupthink

/ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/

Meanings
noun
A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance of or conformity to a perceived majority view.

Examples :

"The project failed because of groupthink; no one wanted to challenge the boss's idea, even though it was clearly flawed. "
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Related Words

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration acceptance

acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

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majority noun

/məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/

More than half (50%) of some group.

"The majority agreed that the new proposal was the best."

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uncritical adjective

/ˌʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl/ /ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Lacking critique or critical examination; undiscriminating.

"The teacher worried the students were being uncritical of the information they found online and believing everything they read without checking its source. "

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perceived verb

/pəˈsiːvd/ /pɚˈsivd/

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

"The student perceived the teacher's frustration by the tone of her voice. "

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

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challenge noun

/ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/

A confrontation; a dare.

"The teacher threw a challenge to the students: "Who can solve this difficult math problem?" "

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reasoning verb

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

"My sister reasoned that if she studied harder, she would get a better grade on her test. "

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decision noun

/dɪˈsɪʒən/

The act of deciding.

"After careful consideration, the student made a decision about which college to attend. "

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conformity noun

/kənˈfɔːmɪti/ /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/

The state of things being similar or identical.

"The students' clothing showed a strong conformity to the school's dress code. "

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "