Thinkmap

Thinkmap, Inc. is a software developer specializing in visualization tools that enhance communication, learning, and discovery. A key product of Thinkmap is Vocabulary.com, a comprehensive platform dedicated to improving vocabulary through adaptive activities, games, and resources for teachers. The platform features over 16,000 words and 242,000 questions, providing a systematic approach to vocabulary learning aligned with common educational standards. Vocabulary.com helps users learn new words, engage in vocabulary-building games, and explore language in a way that goes beyond basic definitions to foster deep knowledge and enduring understanding. The company's mission focuses on closing the word gap so that students can achieve higher academic levels. By equipping learners with foundational language skills, Vocabulary.com aims to enhance access to education, information, and opportunities. Founded in 2008 by a multidisciplinary team of educators, lexicographers, data scientists, and developers, Vocabulary.com was created to address the need for effective instructional technology that helps learners understand the complexity and nuances of English. The platform is systematic, engaging, and adaptive, built on educational best practices. To date, Vocabulary.com has served over 9 billion questions worldwide and is used by 5 million students across 50,000 schools. It supports both teachers and learners in systematic vocabulary improvement and is part of a growing family of education technology products since 2020.