1. Thinking that is coherent and logical
   "The detective's reasoning led him to the correct conclusion";
   - logical thinking, abstract thought

1. Endowed with the capacity to reason
   "Humans are reasoning beings capable of complex problem-solving";
   - intelligent, thinking

1. Think logically
   "The children must learn to reason"
    
2. Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
   "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"; "They reasoned out a solution to the problem";
   - reason out, conclude
    
3. Present reasons and arguments
   "The lawyer reasoned convincingly for her client's innocence";
   - argue

Derived forms: reasonings

See also: rational

Type of: cerebrate, cerebration, cogitate, intellection, lay out, mentation [technical], present, represent, think, thinking, thought, thought process

Encyclopedia: Reasoning