Reasoning and Use

Reasoning

Reasoning noun - The thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems.

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Use and reasoning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Use" instead a noun "Reasoning".

Nearby Words: reason, reasonable, reasoned, reasonably

Use noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.

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Reasoning and use are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reasoning" instead a noun "Use".

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

human	human reasoning	human use
good	good reasoning	good use
full	full reasoning	full use
similar	similar reasoning	similar use
Other adjectives: normal, original, poor, actual, real, extensive, little, main, clever, careful, practical, new, less, further, primary, different.

He thought Supernova was Superman in disguise (he was actually Booster Gold) and so created the situation just to test him, reasoning that Superman would use his powers to save the people.

Source: Moral Event Horizon / Comic Books
This allows her to use empirical reasoning, which in real life was contrary to her school of thought and religion.

Source: Film / Agora
In season two, on the other hand, Sherlock is constantly being rebuked by Joan for his behavior, even in situations where Joan would usually use Tough Love and reasoning instead of just scolding him.

Source: Series / Elementary

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