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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PrismML has achieved a mathematical breakthrough that achieves a 1-bit model without compromising the reasoning, coding, and general knowledge capabilities of full-precision models, according to Hassibi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Although Hatami understands the reasoning behind SB 1437, he believes the law should be amended to exempt child abuse cases.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Robots, Melania Trump insisted, can teach “deep critical thinking and independent reasoning abilities.”
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
A Thursday report by Fortune revealed that Anthropic is developing a new model called “Claude Mythos,” which includes “dramatically higher scores on tests of software coding, academic reasoning, and cybersecurity.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
“And, by our former reasoning, it must be one of the passengers,” said M. Bouc.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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