1. An idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., which is formed in a person's mind: Harriet's first thought was that something must have changed since last time the group was together.

Holly asked, "Do you people have any thoughts about what to do now?"

2. The act or process of considering: Henry was deep in thought about quitting his job and taking the new offer from the other company.

Sherry wanted to give the suggestion that Travis made some thought before making a final decision.

3. A way of problem solving which is characteristic of a particular group, time period, etc.: There are two main schools of thought about this situation.