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reasoning model

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[ree-zuhn-ing mah-duhl] / ˈri zən ɪŋ ˌmɑ dəl /
Also reasoning language model

noun

  • reasoning models
    plural
  1. Computers. a large language model trained using deep learning to break down complex problems into steps that resemble human reasoning, before generating a final answer or solution.


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The fusion of a reasoning model with a capable harness allows the model to connect to real systems, execute code and manage workflows, according to Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

A "reasoning model" trained on task-specific examples interprets the goal and formulates Phantom's action plan.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Nvidia and Uber’s partners will use Nvidia’s tech stack, including the Hyperion platform and the Alpamayo reasoning model.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026

In January 2025, Chinese startup DeepSeek shook the tech world with a low-cost, high-performance reasoning model that upended assumptions of US dominance in the sensitive sector.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026

Once a frontier reasoning model, the largest of the large language models, spits out a high-level plan, Gong’s software pipeline springs to life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

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