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Definition of reasonable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fairnessfair and sensible in judgment or action
- She made a reasonable decision based on the facts.
2.
businessnot too high in price
- The hotel offers reasonable rates for its rooms.
3.
standardswithin acceptable limits or expectations
- His demands were reasonable given the circumstances.
4.
qualityfairly good but not exceptional
- The meal was reasonable, but I've had better.
Noun
fairnessstandard of fairness or sound judgment
- The court decided based on the reasonable.
Expressions with reasonable
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good reason or evidence for believing or doing something
The police had reasonable grounds to search the car.
belief based on clear signs that something wrong may be happening
The manager had reasonable suspicion that money was missing from the register.
happening in a fair or acceptable amount of time
The package should arrive within a reasonable time.
idea seen as sensible because useful facts strongly support it
She formed a reasonable belief that the email was a scam.
good reason that most people would accept as fair and sensible
The officer must show reasonable cause before making the search.
payment or benefits considered fair for work done or harm suffered
The court ordered reasonable compensation for the injured worker.
person of fair judgment and sensible behavior
In court, they discussed whether a reasonable person would have acted similarly in that situation..
in a way that leaves no reasonable uncertainty
The facts were established beyond reasonable doubt.
try as much as a sensible person would expect
We will use all reasonable efforts to deliver on time.
level of care a sensible person would use under similar circumstances
The company failed to exercise reasonable care in handling hazardous materials..
make every practical effort to achieve something
The company must use all reasonable endeavours to meet the deadline.
with certainty leaving no reasonable doubt
The jury found him guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
legal standard requiring proof beyond uncertainty
The jury acquitted him due to reasonable doubt.
amount of physical power judged fair for a situation
The officer used reasonable force to restrain the suspect.
hypothetical average person used as a standard in legal decisions
The jury had to decide what a reasonable man would have done.
Origin of reasonable
Latin, rationabilis (reasonable)
Terms with reasonable included in their meaning
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quality
adequate or reasonable, but not excellent
decision
something seems like a reasonable or practical action to take
opportunity
reasonable opportunity for success
probability
reasonable probability of success
degree
to a reasonable extent or degree
treatment agreement
receive treatment or terms that are just and reasonable
logic
be logical or reasonable in a situation
business
cost is reasonable and represents good value
excessive actions
go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable
business
for a cost considered fair or reasonable by the buyer or seller
decision
shows that a choice is not reasonable in the situation
figurative
statement meaning something is not logical clear or reasonable
evaluation
shows that something is completely reasonable clear or understandable
fairness
saying something is reasonable or deserved in order to be just
behavior
showing polite and reasonable behavior
too much
more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable
fairness
quality of being fair and reasonable
reasonable
having a good reason or explanation
logic
show or prove to be right or reasonable
reasoning
reasonable or sensible in the circumstances
logic
reasonable or justifiable given the circumstances
logic
to seem reasonable or logical
contrast
be reasonable or easy compared to another option
excessive behavior
go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable in actions
Examples of reasonable in a sentence
A reasonable approach was taken to resolve the conflict. The store offers reasonable prices on all electronics. We found a restaurant with reasonable costs for a family dinner. The price for the car was reasonable considering its condition. She found a reasonable solution to the problem. The hotel was reasonable for the price.
Her French is reasonable, though she is not fluent. The reasonable was questioned during the debate. She always acted within the reasonable.
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- French:raisonnable, jugement raisonnable, ...
- German:vernünftig, Vernünftiges, ...
- Italian:ragionevole, giusto, ...
- Spanish:razonable, criterio razonable, ...
- Portuguese:razoável, acessível, ...
- Chinese:合理的, 合理性, ...
- Japanese:合理的な, 合理的, ...
- Arabic:مَعْقُول, مَعقول, ...
- Hebrew:סָבִיר, מִידַת הַסְּבִירוּת, ...
- Russian:разумный, разумность, ...
- Ukrainian:розумний, справедливість, ...
- Hindi:उचित, उचितता, ...
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