Definition of Reasoning

thinking; figuring

Examples of Reasoning in a sentence

When the couple fell in love, all logical reasoning flew out the window.  🔊

The reasoning behind the family’s move was that they thought Seattle would be a safer city for the kids than Memphis.  🔊

The part of the brain that controls reasoning was injured, causing the patient to have trouble figuring things out.  🔊

Reasoning problems take a great deal of thinking skills to solve correctly.  🔊

When asked about her reasoning for firing the kitchen worker, the chef didn’t have a good answer.  🔊

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