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logic

noun

ˈlä-jik

Definition of logic

as in reasoning

the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems I tried to use logic to figure out the solution to the puzzle

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Recent Examples of logic By that logic, Barker is Blink-182’s beautifully tattooed ball of hydrogen. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 FinFET eventually became a key part of advanced logic manufacturing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 Cinema is perfect for that, because cinema has the same logic. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 Faydra explores the impossibility of reconciling logic and longing — especially for a woman unwilling to deny desire. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logic

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reasoning

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The donor’s reasoning gets examined at length; the communities depending on the outcome are treated as a destination, not a party to the decision.

— Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Before conscious reasoning has a chance to engage, the brain often constructs an elaborate threat narrative.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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