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Ways of thinking

approach

noun

a particular way of thinking about or dealing with something

view

noun

a particular way of thinking about something

mind

noun

your usual way of thinking

perspective

noun

a way of thinking about something

viewpoint

noun

a way of considering something

logic

noun

the way that someone connects ideas when they are explaining something or giving a reason

mindset

noun

a way of thinking about things

school of thought

noun

a way of thinking about a particular subject or idea that is shared by a group of people

pragmatism

noun

a practical way of thinking or dealing with problems that emphasizes results and solutions more than theories

habit of mind/thought

a usual way of thinking about something

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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