reasoning

[ree-zuh-ning, reez-ning]

noun

1. the act or process of a person who reasons.

2. the process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

3. the reasons, arguments, proofs, etc., resulting from this process.

reasoning

/ ˈriːzənɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of drawing conclusions from facts, evidence, etc

2. the arguments, proofs, etc, so adduced

Other Word Forms

• reasoningly adverb
• half-reasoning adjective
• nonreasoning adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reasoning¹

First recorded in 1325–75, reasoning is from the Middle English word resoninge. See reason, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Encouraging those speaking to state their assumptions, not just their conclusions, helps others challenge the reasoning rather than deferring to seniority.

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates the levy could raise close to £600m per year but warns the government should be clear on its reasoning as it would "constitute a tax on the UK's exports".

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The model includes new tools such as Deep Think, for projects that require more stringent reasoning; generative user interfaces; and improved “vibe coding” for software developers, among other benefits.

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And they wanted to improve its capacity for thought and reasoning in the interest of building a better personal assistant in coding and other tasks.

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The widening gap between rules-based prescriptions and current policy has amplified calls for the Fed to explain its reasoning more clearly.

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Related Words

• acumen 
• analysis 
• argument 
• hypothesis 
• inference 
• interpretation 
• premise 
• proposition 
• rationale 
• thinking