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Common collocations with reasoning in American Collocation

reasoning noun uncountable

US /ˈriz(ə)nɪŋ/

of a particular type

causal
deductive
inductive
logical
mathematical
non-verbal
verbal

Business relies heavily on inductive reasoning, which assumes that the future will resemble the past.

good

clear
correct
sound

There was sound reasoning behind the choice of a woman as a candidate for the post.

bad

circular
false
faulty

Her argument was based on faulty reasoning.

explain the reasoning

explain
justify
outline

Lesley explained the reasoning behind her choices.

question the reasoning

query
question

Mr Thomas questions the reasoning behind such a conclusion.

understand the reasoning

understand

The main aim is to learn what people have to say about a topic and understand their reasoning.

use reasoning

apply
employ

You can apply the same reasoning to other cases.

choice
decision
move
recommendation

In the event that institutions choose to differ from this guidance, the reasoning behind the decision should be stated.