reasoning

Pronunciation: /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun thinking that is coherent and logical
  2. verb decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
  3. verb present reasons and arguments

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Synonyms

logical thinking, abstract thought

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
thinking
Narrower (hyponyms)
conjecture, regress, ratiocination, prediction, analysis, deduction

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