Definitions for reasoning
ˈri zə nɪŋ, ˈriz nɪŋrea·son·ing

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thoughtadjective

   thinking that is coherent and logical

2. intelligent, reasoning(a), thinking(a)adjective

   endowed with the capacity to reason

Wiktionary(4.20 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. reasoningnoun

   Action of the verb to reason.

2. reasoningnoun

   The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Reasoningnoun

   Argument.

   Etymology: from reason.

   Those who would make use of solid arguments and strong reasonings to a reader of so delicate a turn, would be like that foolish people, who worshiped a fly, and sacrified an ox to it. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 32.

Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Reasoning

   of Reason

2. Reasoningnoun

   the act or process of adducing a reason or reasons; manner of presenting one's reasons

3. Reasoningnoun

   that which is offered in argument; proofs or reasons when arranged and developed; course of argument

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. reasoning

   The act, fact and natural quality of practical and logical reason

   Reasoning is important for human beings.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'reasoning' in Nouns Frequency: #3005

How to pronounce reasoning?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say reasoning in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of reasoning in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of reasoning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of reasoning in a Sentence

1. Chief Justice John Roberts:

   It is striking how much of the majority's reasoning would apply with equal force to the claim of a fundamental right to plural marriage.

2. Kizza Ronald:

   The difference between a young man and a mature man is not the beard but the Brain(Reasoning) because even a young man can have beards but with shallow reasoning-Kizza Ronald-

3. Pavel Popescu:

   The supreme reasoning behind our stance is the partnership with America and our key role in NATO's architecture.

4. Lot Chakonza:

   thats why I insist that love itself is a mystery,which when allowed to haunt a man's mind,the power of reasoning itself may fail.

5. Fulan Nasrullah:

   Under the Shekau reasoning, it is permissible to kill IDPs in camps.

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