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English to English noun
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a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |  | Example: the argument over foreign aid goes on and on
source: wordnet30
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a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning |  | Example: I can't follow your line of reasoning
source: wordnet30
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The act of forming reasons, making inductions, drawing conclusions, and applying them to the case in discussion; the operation of inferring propositions, not known or admitted as true, from facts or principles known, admitted, or proved to be true. |  | source: webster1913
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