reasoning

1 of 2

noun

rea·​son·​ing ˈrēz-niŋ 

ˈrē-zᵊn-iŋ

1

: the use of reason

especially : the drawing of inferences or conclusions through the use of reason

2

: an instance of the use of reason : argument

reasoning

2 of 2

present participle of reason entry 2

Synonyms of reasoning

Noun

• logic
• reason

Examples of reasoning in a Sentence

Noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There’s a distinction between general reasoning models, like LLMs, and the specialized AI biofoundation models like protein language models and protein structure prediction. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026

Training these paths at 1/32 scale lets engineers validate AI’s spatial reasoning before deploying instructions to a real, 50-ton machine. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

There is no way to stick a knife into the circular reasoning gambit. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Google also notes that Argon has advanced its robotics program, showing a measurable step increase in embodied reasoning. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reasoning

• line of reasoning

Rhymes for reasoning

• seasoning

Kids Definition

reasoning

noun

rea·​son·​ing

1

: the use of reason

2

: the reasons used in and the proofs that result from thought : argument