reasoning

Pluralreasonings (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The mental process of thinking carefully to reach conclusions or decide what to do.

   Like following a trail of clues, where each one leads to the next until you reach the answer.

   Her reasoning was clear and easy to follow.

   Good reasoning helps you solve problems one step at a time.

   Similarlogic, thinking, deduction, rationale, argument

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2. 2
   verb

   Present participle of reason. Use this form when someone is working something out or talking it through right now.

   She was reasoning through the problem out loud.

   He kept reasoning with the child until she calmed down.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A Rastafari gathering held for chanting, prayer, and talking things over together.

   Like a prayer circle where people sing, pray, and talk things over.

   We went to a reasoning at the community center on Sunday.

   The elders led the reasoning late into the night.

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