reasoning
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of REASONING
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the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
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Could you explain your reasoning?
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They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
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a conclusion based on fallacious/flawed/false/sound reasoning
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scientific/logical/legal reasoning
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a method/mode/pattern of reasoning
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She chose to follow a particular line of reasoning. [=she chose to use a specific set of reasons in order to reach a conclusion]
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the ability of the mind to think and understand things in a logical way
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Humans possess the power of reasoning.
