think out loud
The phrase "think out loud" refers to the act of vocalizing thoughts as they occur, often to clarify or explore ideas.
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Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(informal, idiomatic)To speak one's thoughts as they come to mind, often without intending to communicate with others.
Example
- She tends to think out loud when she's trying to solve a problem.
- I was just thinking out loud about what we should have for dinner.
B2Brainstorming
(informal, collaborative)To express ideas and thoughts openly while they are being formed, often to generate new ideas.
Example
- During the meeting, he encouraged everyone to think out loud to come up with creative solutions.
- Let's think out loud and see if we can come up with a new strategy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "think out loud":
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