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reasoning

rea·son·ing

reasoning

 
pronunciation:
ri z nIng
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the process of using reason to draw conclusions or make decisions based on a premise or known facts.
With all his reasoning, he was still unable to reach a conclusion as to what happened.The governor had to explain the reasoning behind the decision she made.
synonyms:
logic
similar words:
argument, rationale
definition 2: the conclusions that result from such a process.
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derivation: reasoningly (adv.)