practical reasoning
ˈpræktɪkəl ˈrizənɪŋ
Definition

Definition of practical reasoning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
decision-makingTECH.process of figuring out what to doTECH.
  • She used practical reasoning to solve the problem efficiently.
decision-making deliberation judgment
2.
action-orientedTECH.thinking focused on action or practiceTECH.
  • Practical reasoning helps in making decisions based on real-world situations.
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Expressions with practical

for all practical purposesexp.
in almost every way
For all practical purposes, the project is complete.
practical examplen.
real-world instance used for illustration
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
practical experiencen.
knowledge gained through direct action
She has practical experience in managing teams.
practical joken.
playful trick to amuse at someone's expense
He played a practical joke on his friend at the party.
practical skillsn.
abilities useful for everyday tasks
Cooking and sewing are practical skills.
practical testn.
exam where a person must perform real tasks or skills
The driving license includes a written exam and a practical test.

Expressions with reasoning

line of reasoningn.
sequence of thoughts or rationale for a conclusion
His line of reasoning was flawed, leading to incorrect conclusions.
reasoning backwardn.
method of working from effect to cause
Reasoning backward helped the scientist identify the source of the problem.
by parity of reasoningadv.
using similar logic in a different situation
By parity of reasoning, the same rule applies here.
reasoning by eliminationn.
logical process of ruling out incorrect options
She solved the mystery by reasoning by elimination.
deductive reasoningn.
logical process ensuring true conclusion from true premises
Deductive reasoning proves the theorem from known axioms.
emotional reasoningn.
thinking that treats feelings as facts or truth
Emotional reasoning made her believe she was in danger.
inductive reasoningn.
forming general ideas or predictions from specific examples
Inductive reasoning helps scientists form theories from experiments.
motivated reasoningn.
thinking shaped by personal desires, emotions, or biases
Motivated reasoning led her to ignore the evidence.
pragmatic reasoningn.
practical thinking focused on real-world applications
Her pragmatic reasoning helped solve the complex problem efficiently.
nonmonotonic reasoningn.
reasoning where new information can change conclusions
Nonmonotonic reasoning is essential in artificial intelligence systems.

Terms related to practical reasoning

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reasonanalysisassessmentconsiderationcontemplationdeductionevaluationreasoningreflectionactiondecision-makinglogic

Terms with practical reasoning included in their meaning

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using your witsadj.
problem solving
showing quick reasoning and practical ingenuity
solid groundn.
logic
basis of fact or practical reasoning
heuristicsn.
cognition
rules based on practical rather than scientific reasoning

Examples of practical reasoning in a sentence

  • Through practical reasoning, they reached a fair decision.
  • Practical reasoning is essential for solving everyday problems.
  • Her practical reasoning led to a quick resolution.

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  1. French:raisonnement pratique, ...
  2. German:praktisches Denken, ...
  3. Italian:ragionamento pratico, ...
  4. Spanish:razonamiento práctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:raciocínio prático, ...
  6. Chinese:实际推理, 实践推理, ...
  7. Japanese:実践的な推論, 実用的な思考, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفْكِير عَمَلِيّ, تَفْكير تَطْبيقي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִגָּיוֹן מַעֲשִׂי, הַנְמָקָה מַעֲשִׂית, ...
  10. Russian:практическое рассуждение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практичне міркування, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यावहारिक तर्क, व्यावहारिक सोच, ...

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