reasoning

simple noun45 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

the process of using a rational, systematic series of steps to come to a conclusion

reasoning that is sensible and based on good judgment

reasoning that is done with great attention and thought

the cognitive process of thinking and problem-solving unique to humans

the fundamental reason or basis for an argument or conclusion

reasoning used to make decisions and guide actions

the ability to understand and think about complex concepts that are not tied to concrete reality

the process of thinking and problem-solving based on scientific principles

the process of thinking about a legal issue and reaching a conclusion

reasoning that has a fundamental weakness or mistake

the process by which individuals try to determine what is right and wrong

the process of thinking through moral dilemmas

reasoning that contains errors or is incorrect

the ability to think and reason about mathematical concepts

reasoning from general principles to a specific conclusion

reasoning from specific observations to a general conclusion

reasoning in which the conclusion is the same as the premise

the ability to understand and solve problems using language-based skills

the ability to solve problems and understand concepts using visual information

the reasoning used by judges in making legal decisions

reasoning about religious faith, practice, and experience

reasoning that seems correct or plausible, but is actually wrong

a series of arguments or steps used to reach a conclusion

a mistake or weakness in the logic of an argument

the mental ability to think logically and form judgments

a particular type or method of reasoning

a particular type or method of reasoning

the underlying justification or motivation for a decision or action

indicates the subject matter of the reasoning

used to refer to a specific point or flaw within someone's argument

to apply a method of thinking to solve a problem

to comprehend the logic behind someone's thinking

to understand the steps or logic of someone's argument

to make your line of thought clear to someone

to agree with and believe that someone's reasoning is correct

to disagree with and refuse to accept someone's reasoning

to use reasoning in a particular situation

to make use of a particular type of reasoning

to begin to use a particular line of reasoning

a particular instance or example of reasoning

the series of cognitive steps involved in thinking and reaching a conclusion

a person's capacity for logical thought and problem-solving

indicates the foundation or premise of an argument

indicates the conclusion or implication of a line of reasoning

shows that a line of reasoning causes someone to reach a particular conclusion or decision

used to say that a particular line of thought is also relevant in another situation