Meaning & use
Argumentation
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The process of forming reasoned arguments to support or challenge a claim.
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The debate team practiced their argumentation for hours before the tournament.
Good argumentation relies on evidence, not just confident delivery.
A note on using this word
Central to both formal logic and rhetoric, argumentation studies how people construct and evaluate persuasive reasoning.
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