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 is no clean separation of their linguistic and reasoning abilities. — George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Microsoft is combining multi-agent orchestration, advanced reasoning, HPC, robotics and potential quantum capabilities within emerging scientific and enterprise architectures. — Ingrid Vasiliu Feltes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Salesforce also announced its first reasoning model for Agenforce, Koa, developed in partnership with fellow Club name Nvidia . — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The Supreme Court majority did not detail its reasoning, as is typical for its emergency docket. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 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