think tank

Signification (Anglais)

1. (idiomatic) A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.
2. (obsolete) The brain.

Concepts

laboratoire d’idées

groupe de réflexion

cercle de réflexion

cellule de réflexion

équipe de réflexion

think tank

groupe d’experts

centre d’étude et d’analyse

Synonymes

think factory

clinic

research centre

skull session

think-tank

research center

brainstorming

brain tank

Traductions

think tank

δεξαμενή σκέψης

ramanxane

denktank

tanque de pensamiento

Denkfabrik

Beraterstab

Beraterorganisation

Expertengruppe

Expertenkommission

órgão de pesquisa

órgão influente

alta consultoria

Thinktank

Étymologie (Anglais)

From the use of think tank or think box in the 19th century to refer to the human brain.