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argumentation

noun

ˌär-gyə-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of argumentation

as in discussion

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final

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Recent Examples of argumentation Pagan remains wrong, sophisticated argumentation notwithstanding. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 However, this line of argumentation leaves unacknowledged the ways in which professionalization and academic exploration are importantly intertwined, rather than at odds. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026 Through memorization, students begin to mimic the best that is in authors, employing their patterns of thought, lines of argumentation, and knowledge in their own thinking and academic work. — Daniel Buck, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for argumentation

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National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Zelensky’s comments in an interview aired late Thursday followed two days of discussions among allies in Brussels that focused on postwar security and reconstruction.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of discussion

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Activists argue that the boom in facilities serving cloud computing and artificial intelligence is moving faster than public consultation and environmental oversight.

— Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Herzog began consultations with party leaders on Wednesday night to determine whom to designate to form a government -- a process that could bring Netanyahu's opponents to power.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of consultation

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Danielle Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

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