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Learn “Reasoning”

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Reasoning

noun/REE-zun-ing/

Meaning

The way you use facts and logic to reach a conclusion or decision.

In context

Her reasoning was clear: less rain meant the dam would soon run low.

Remember it

REASON + ing: the step-by-step act of giving reasons.

Use it well

Use for the chain of thought that leads to an answer, not the answer itself.