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Reasoning

verb
/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 17.7

Definitions

1.verbTo deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
2.verbTo perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
3.verbTo converse; to compare opinions.
4.verbTo arrange and present the reasons for or against; to examine or discuss by arguments; to debate or discuss.
"I reasoned the matter with my friend."
5.verbTo support with reasons, as a request.
6.verbTo persuade by reasoning or argument.
"to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan"
7.verb(with down) To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons.
"to reason down a passion"
8.verb(usually with out) To find by logical process; to explain or justify by reason or argument.
"to reason out the causes of the librations of the moon"
9.nounThe deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
10.nounA Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

Synonyms

ratiocinationrationalerationalthinkingintelligentabstract thoughtlogical thinkinglogicargumentationlogicalthoughtinference

Rhymes With

seasoningreason ing
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