reasoning

Definition of Reasoning in English :

thinking that is coherent and logical

2. intelligent, reasoning, thinking

endowed with the capacity to reason

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Reasoning

noun

1.

the act or process of drawing conclusions from facts, evidence, etc

2.

the arguments, proofs, etc, so adduced

noun

1.

the drawing of inferences or conclusions from known or assumed facts; use of reason

2.

the proofs or reasons resulting from this

n.

1. Use of reason, especially to form conclusions, inferences, or judgments.

2. Evidence or arguments used in thinking or argumentation.