Reasoning

/ˈɹiː.zən.ɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The cognitive process of drawing conclusions, making inferences, or forming judgments through logical thinking.

Etymology

From Latin 'ratio' meaning 'reckoning, calculation, reason,' via Old French 'raison.'

Kelly Says

Reasoning is your brain connecting the dots — it takes what you know and figures out what must be true.

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