Meaning & use
line of reasoning
A sequence of connected ideas or logical steps that leads a person toward a particular conclusion.
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The lawyer's line of reasoning convinced the jury that the witness could not be trusted.
I followed her line of reasoning up until the final, unsupported claim at the end.
A note on using this word
Line of reasoning refers to the structure connecting a series of claims, not merely the final conclusion or opinion itself.
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