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An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something

Reasoning, or the activity or process of reasoning

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment

A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior

A supposition made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

A foundation or starting point for further work

The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement

An interpretation of the nature, scope, or meaning of something

The meaning or sense of something, typically a document or speech

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Noun

An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something

rationalisation^UK

rationalization^US

whys and wherefores

why and wherefore

line of reasoning

motivating force

the why and wherefore

carrot and stick

mental gymnastics

good explanation

point well taken

well-founded argument

reasonable grounds

supporting evidence

reason for existence

reasonable justification

shot in the arm

thought process

line of thought

train of thought

reason for being

reason for existing

justification for existing

process of reasoning

chain of reasoning

vested interest

score to settle

object of desire

special interest

principal element

chief ingredient

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“The rationale behind Early Intervention was no more than blindingly obvious common sense.”

Noun

Reasoning, or the activity or process of reasoning

train of thought

antithesis and synthesis

course of thought

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

why and wherefore

rationalising^UK

rationalizing^US

thought process

line of thought

process of reasoning

logical thought

whys and wherefores

line of reasoning

chain of reasoning

school of thought

intellectuality

clear-headedness

level-headedness

powers of reasoning

intellectual capabilities

syllogistic reasoning

science of reasoning

science of deduction

science of thought

predicate logic

powers of thought

mental capacity

powers of comprehension

intelligence quotient

scientific thinking

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Noun

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment

levelheadedness

perspicaciousness

presence of mind

clear-sightedness

logical thought

sound judgement

syllogistic reasoning

chain of thought

course of thought

antithesis and synthesis

train of thought

sharp-wittedness

intellectuality

quick-wittedness

powers of reasoning

level-headedness

resourcefulness

mental capacity

intellectual capacity

cognitive faculties

soundness of mind

powers of discernment

imaginativeness

clear-headedness

intellectual power

native intelligence

foresightedness

quickness of mind

knowledgeability

scientific thinking

keen-wittedness

academic attainment

acquaintanceship

better understanding

intellectual capabilities

learning experience

the right stuff

real-life lesson

acquired knowledge

knowledge acquired

experience gained

knowledge gained

information obtained

razor-sharpness

accomplishments

practical intelligence

sharp-sightedness

sense one was born with

sound reasoning

soundness of judgement

responsibleness

considerateness

soundness of judgment

academic performance

academic achievement

connoisseurship

clearer picture

breadth of view

powers of intuition

intelligence quotient

great intelligence

great intellect

familiarity with

acquaintance with

clearer awareness

clearer insight

clearer understanding

learning moment

valuable lesson

valuable experience

sense of responsibility

good management

thinking outside the box

conversance with

powers of thought

forethoughtfulness

greater understanding

enhanced understanding

superior understanding

comprehensive understanding

improved understanding

knowing inside out

academic training

foresightfulness

powers of comprehension

inquisitiveness

higher education

academic knowledge

word to the wise

lesson learned^US

lesson learnt^UK

obtained information

helpful example

understanding of the situation

grasp of the situation

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Noun

A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior

attitude to life

school of thought

chain of thought

logical thought

traditional wisdom

line of reasoning

chain of reasoning

process of reasoning

mental gymnastics

way of thinking

accepted wisdom

articles of faith

conceptualization^US

conceptualisation^UK

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

where one is at

article of faith

set of principles

code of behavior^US

moral principles

frame of reference

moral philosophy

why and wherefore

way of looking at things

code of behaviour^UK

two cents' worth

rules of conduct

code of conduct

standards of behavior

moral standards

conceptualizations

way of looking at it

shot in the dark

religious belief

religious persuasion

view of the world

religious beliefs

religious conviction

system of ideas

principled explanations

system of belief

conceptualisations

two cents worth

science of reasoning

syllogistic reasoning

predicate logic

science of thought

science of deduction

line of thought

line of thinking

mental attitude

accomplishments

train of thought

set of guidelines

course of thought

antithesis and synthesis

intellectual attainment

academic achievement

whys and wherefores

sneaking suspicion

visualization^US

visualisation^UK

generalization^US

generalisation^UK

acknowledgement^UK

acknowledgment^US

preconceived notion

considered opinion

preapprehension

feeling in one's bones

imaginativeness

mental representation

flight of fancy

mental visualization

imaginative faculty

careful thought

hypothesizing^US

personal feeling

unwavering belief

mirror of the mind

eye of the mind

hypothesising^UK

stab in the dark

right of speech

right of free speech

out-of-body experience

sequence of images

conscious thought

ways of thinking

creative thought

from the perspective of

approximate calculation

rough calculation

ballpark figure

preconceived idea

nomen abstractum

philosophizing^US

philosophising^UK

castle in Spain

creation of the brain

castle in the air

imaginative power

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Noun

A supposition made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation

shot in the dark

way of thinking

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Noun

A foundation or starting point for further work

organisation^UK

organization^US

chief constituent

primary element

fundamental principle

meat and potatoes

main ingredient

fundamental point

principal element

principal constituent

chief ingredient

sum and substance

rationalization^US

point of departure

heart of the matter

basic principles

guiding principle

rationalisation^UK

first principle

intrinsic nature

central component

foundation stone

first principles

fundamental nature

crux of the matter

animating spirit

personification

exemplification

fundamental quality

basic characteristic

be-all and end-all

supporting evidence

main ingredients

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Noun

The character or fundamental values of a person, people, culture, or movement

Noun

An interpretation of the nature, scope, or meaning of something

characterization

visualisation^UK

visualization^US

thumbnail sketch

potted biography

why and wherefore

womansplanation

literary criticism

demystification

critical analysis

the whole picture

textual criticism

close examination

lower criticism

further elaboration

psychoanalytic criticism

further discussion

further explanation

additional elaboration

further illustration

further comment

more elaboration

further embellishment

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Noun

The meaning or sense of something, typically a document or speech

name of the game

nature of beast

meat and potatoes

explicit meaning

sum and substance

general meaning

accepted meaning

heart of the matter

nature of the beast

concise summary

general intention

secondary meaning

course of thought

most important point

the main reason

motivating force

fundamental nature

animating principle

prevailing tendency

dominating characteristic

principal object

important point

fundamental point

field of reference

area under discussion

field of inquiry

fundamental principle

principal element

point in question

chief ingredient

essential point

line of reasoning

most important fact

principal constituent

main ingredient

important detail

defining characteristic

essential element

essential feature

basic principles

main ingredients

matter in question

matter of contention

bone of contention

first principle

guiding principle

essential details

important matter

crux of the matter

the name of the game

piece of information

focus of attention

subject of thought

centre of attention^UK

center of attention^US

solid foundation

frame of reference

contextual relationship

general picture

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