Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » reasoning

reasoning

Listen See in Thesaurus See in a sentence

Reasoning is defined as logical or sensible thinking.

(noun)

When you think through a problem to try to find a sensible solution, this is an example of reasoning.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See reasoning in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the drawing of inferences or conclusions from known or assumed facts; use of reason
the proofs or reasons resulting from this

See reasoning in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Use of reason, especially to form conclusions, inferences, or judgments.
Evidence or arguments used in thinking or argumentation.

Learn more about reasoning

reasoning synonyms

reasoning in a sentence

reasoning quotes

Related Articles

Examples of Inductive Reasoning

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

» more results...

rearview mirror

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.