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reasoning

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/
verb
  1. To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

  2. To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.

  3. To converse; to compare opinions.

noun
  1. The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.

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

Synonymsratiocination, rationale

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