practical thinking
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/
Thinking about what really works and what you can really do to fix a problem.
Her practical thinking helped the team finish the project on time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The habit of focusing on useful actions instead of just ideas.
Practical thinking told him to save money now rather than dream about a big purchase.
3. The ability to solve everyday problems in a sensible way.
Practical thinking got them through the storm without losing their supplies.
4. A way of reasoning that considers real limits like time, money, and tools.
With only an hour left, practical thinking made them choose the simplest plan.