reasoning

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/
noun

The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

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Noun 2 meanings

  1. The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

    “Her reasoning was clear and logical.”

  2. A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

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REASONING has 9 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + A 1 + S 1 + O 1 + N 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2) and 13 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,940 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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