think tank
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nounDefinition of THINK TANK
: an institute, corporation, or group organized for interdisciplinary research (as in technological and social problems) —called also think factory
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1959
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think tank
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Institute, corporation, or group organized for interdisciplinary research, usually conducted for governmental and commercial clients. Projects for government clients often involve social policy planning and national defense. Commercial projects include developing and testing new technologies and new products. Funding sources include endowments, contracts, private donations, and sales of reports. See also RAND Corp.
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