Thesaurus results for ARGUMENTATION

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 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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The Czech billionaire still intends to become West Ham’s majority shareholder and discussions are ongoing.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the government banned media discussions about his health, calling them a national security matter.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of discussion

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Earlier this week, the EFL confirmed it had been served with legal proceedings by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) over changes enacted in League One, with the PFA citing insufficient consultation on the rule amendments.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Diplomatic efforts today too often grant the Taliban a formal place at the table while limiting contact with Afghan women to informal consultations.

— Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of consultation

Noun

Path2Papers, a project at Cornell Law School, analyzed 1,600 consults and estimated that around 60% of DACA recipients would be subject to the 10-year ban.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Mark Vrtiska 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.

— Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

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