noun
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the act or process of drawing conclusions from facts, evidence, etc
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the arguments, proofs, etc, so adduced
Other Word Forms
- half-reasoning adjective
- nonreasoning adjective
- reasoningly adverb
Etymology
Origin of reasoning
First recorded in 1325–75, reasoning is from the Middle English word resoninge. See reason, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The reasoning, Blandino says, is that it makes the game more exciting when the rules promote scoring and big plays.
Its reasoning turns accelerated approvals on its head.
Many Chinese companies including Moonshot and MiniMax have recently released their latest AI models, many of which feature enhanced reasoning and coding capabilities.
Although the Supreme Court has never adopted such reasoning in a tax case, it has come close.
His reasoning hinged on the bedrock constitutional principle that the taxing power—which includes the power to levy tariffs—belongs to the legislature, not the president.
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