reasons out
Logically works out
To reason out is to work through a problem or question by careful thought, arriving at a conclusion through logic rather than intuition or guesswork: She reasoned out the solution step by step.
The phrase emphasizes methodical thinking—following evidence and inference to reach understanding: He finally reasoned out why the machine kept failing.
- scientific methodStructured process for investigation
- deductionConclusion from premises
- puts two and two togetherDraws logical conclusion from evidence
- critical thinkingObjective evaluation of information
- concludesBrings to an end
inference · analysis · troubleshooting · root cause · extrapolation · problem-solving · hypothesis testing · abduction · interpretation · evaluation · empiricism · puzzle solving · reckons · syllogism · mental gymnastics · decision-making · strategic planning · solves
reasons outguesses
Estimates without certainty
shoots from the hip · wings it · jumps to conclusions · assumes · takes on faith
reasons outassumes
Accepts as true
takes on faith · presumes · takes for granted · conjectures · supposes
reasons outgives up
Ceases effort or resistance
abandons · throws in the towel · blanks out · draws a blank · shuts down
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