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reasoning

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

Examples :

"My sister reasoned that if she studied harder, she would get a better grade on her test. "
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Related Words

Illustration deduction

deduction noun

/dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed

"The deduction from my paycheck for health insurance was $50 this month. "

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration interpretations

interpretations noun

/ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃənz/ /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃənz/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

Illustration reflection

reflection noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflection in the window showed the changing colors of the sunset. "

Illustration spiritual

spiritual noun

/ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/

A Christian religious song, especially one in an African-American style, or a similar non-religious song.

"The church choir practiced the new spirituals for their Sunday service. "

Illustration librations

librations noun

/laɪˈbreɪʃənz/

The act of librating.

"The child's librations of his arms and legs helped him to calm down. "

Illustration conclusion

conclusion noun

/kənˈkluːʒən/

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

"The conclusion of the meeting was that everyone would work on the project together. "

Illustration induction

induction noun

/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/

An act of inducting.

"The induction ceremony for new students was held in the school auditorium. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration inferences

inferences noun

/ˈɪnfərənsɪz/ /ˈɪnfərənsəs/

The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.

"Based on the muddy footprints inside, we can make inferences about what happened: someone entered the house wearing dirty shoes. "