Examples of reasoning in a Sentence
Could you explain your reasoning?
They told everyone the reasoning behind the decision.
a conclusion based on fallacious reasoning
Humans possess the power of reasoning.
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Nearly 100% of jobs require soft skills like a positive attitude, problem-solving and reasoning, teamwork and self-awareness.
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Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Symbolic logic provides rigorous training to spot inconsistencies and flaws in reasoning.
—Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
Others will only describe their reasoning in vague—but blunt!—terms.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2024
Dementia residents are especially likely to be involved in altercations because the disease damages the parts of the brain affecting memory, language, reasoning, and social behavior.
—Jordan Rau, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
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Dave Winsborough, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Symbolic logic provides rigorous training to spot inconsistencies and flaws in reasoning.
—Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
Others will only describe their reasoning in vague—but blunt!—terms.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2024
Dementia residents are especially likely to be involved in altercations because the disease damages the parts of the brain affecting memory, language, reasoning, and social behavior.
—Jordan Rau, CNN, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Reasoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reasoning. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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