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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By combining learning with structured reasoning, it may provide a more efficient and dependable foundation for future AI systems.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
High-fidelity reasoning is the capability to successfully perform complex reasoning.
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
Marvell’s chips and accelerators should be even more valuable in a world driven by agentic AI, seeing as the technology requires continuous loops of reasoning, tool use, memory retrieval, and task coordination.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“I’m sorry, Nic Nac. No matter my reasoning, I kept you from having an amazing mom and brother. You deserved better than what I gave you.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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