reasoning
/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/
Dictionary
verb
- To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
- To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.
- To converse; to compare opinions.
- To 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."
- To support with reasons, as a request.
- To persuade by reasoning or argument.
"to reason one into a belief; to reason one out of his plan"
- (with down) To overcome or conquer by adducing reasons.
"to reason down a passion"
- (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"
noun
- The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
- A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.
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