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reasoning
noun
: the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
: the ability of the mind to think and understand things in a logical way
Full Definition of REASONING
1
: the use of reason; especially : the drawing of inferences or conclusions through the use of reason
2
: an instance of the use of reason : argument
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First Known Use of REASONING
14th century
Related to REASONING
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- intellection, ratiocination, reason, logic, sense
Rhymes with REASONING
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