reasoning
word
/ˈɹizənɪŋ/
/ɹˈiːzənɪŋ/
Definition
The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, academic, or analytical contexts. Phrases: 'logical reasoning', 'sound reasoning', 'by reasoning'. Not interchangeable with 'reason' (the cause), but related to 'logic' and 'argument'.
Spanish: razonamientoPortuguese (BR): raciocínioPortuguese (PT): raciocínioChinese (Simplified): 推理Chinese (Traditional): 推理Hindi: तर्कArabic: الاستدلالBengali: যুক্তি - বিশ্লেষণRussian: рассуждение - умозаключениеJapanese: 推論 - 論理的思考Vietnamese: lý luận - suy luậnKorean: 추론 - 논리적 사고Turkish: akıl yürütme - mantık yürütmeUrdu: استدلال - منطقIndonesian: penalaran - penalaran logis
Example Sentences
Her reasoning was clear and logical.
basic
We use reasoning to solve problems.
basic
Good reasoning leads to better decisions.
basic
I see your reasoning, but I don't agree with your conclusion.
natural
His reasoning doesn’t make much sense to me.
natural
After some careful reasoning, we changed our minds.
natural