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Ratiocination
01
the process of logical thinking or reasoning
Examples
Sherlock Holmes 's keen ratiocination enabled him to solve even the most perplexing mysteries.
The detective 's ratiocination led him to deduce the identity of the culprit based on careful analysis of the evidence.
02
a conclusion or proposition derived through careful and methodical logical reasoning, especially following from stated premises
Examples
The philosopher 's ratiocination led him to a surprising but inevitable conclusion.
The lawyer 's ratiocination connected the evidence directly to the defendant's guilt.
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