Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

think tank

Greek translation:

δεξαμενή σκέψης

Jan 22, 2010 18:54
14 yrs ago
English term

think tank

GBK English to Greek Social Sciences Government / Politics
A think tank is an organization that sponsors research on specific problems, encourages the discovery of solutions to those problems, and facilitates interaction among scientists and intellectuals in pursuit of these goals. A public policy think tank explicitly focuses on government policies, usually for the purpose of improving those policies or creating viable alternatives.
Example sentences:
The 25 most media-prominent think tanks were cited 17 percent less in 2007 than they were the year before, FAIR’s annual survey of think tank citations found. The decline was felt across the board among centrist, conservative and progressive think tanks. (FAIR)
The Think Tank has already played an important role in defining priorities for HIV/AIDS policy formation on HIV/AIDS with in European Union and in its Neighbourhood. (European Comission)
In any event, we encourage you to GET INVOLVED, whether you set up your own NGO/think tank or donate some time and money to existing organizations. (Romanian Think Tank)
Proposed translations (Greek)
5 +2 δεξαμενή σκέψης
Change log

Jan 22, 2010 18:46: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Jan 22, 2010 18:54: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"

Jan 25, 2010 19:54: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Completion"

Proposed translations

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δεξαμενή σκέψης

ερευνητικός οργανισμός· ομάδα ή οργανισμός που πραγματοποιεί διεπιστημονική έρευνα, συνήθως τεχνολογικού ή κοινωνικού χαρακτήρα
Example sentences:
Στη σημερινή Ελλάδα, με εξαίρεση τις «δεξαμενές σκέψεις» που έχουν δημιουργηθεί από τα πολιτικά κόμματα, δεν υπάρχουν think tanks με συνέχεια και συστηματική δράση. (ΚΕΠΠ)
...επικαλούμενοι έκθεση της Υπηρεσίας Έρευνας του Κογκρέσου, που θεωρείται η "δεξαμενή σκέψης" ( "think tank") του αμερικανικού Κογκρέσου. (Ελευθεροτυπία)
Οι δεξαμενές σκέψης είναι θερμοκοιτίδες ιδεών που τροφοδοτούν την ιδεολογική και πολιτική πορεία των κομμάτων... (Περιοδικό Διπλωματία)
Peer comment(s):

agree Maria GR (X)
5 hrs
agree Nikos Hassiotis
18 hrs
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