Definition of "argumentation" []

• The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments. (noun)
• Deductive reasoning in debate. (noun)
• A debate. (noun)

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• "Natural mathematicians do not believe that logical content in argumentation is possible."
• "An important part of their argumentation is the thesis that the possibilities of a successful decentralization of production decisions in a centrally planned economy is depending upon the existence of a rationally constructed system of prices, including"
• "But this form of argumentation is hardly new for Carter, who seems to enjoy misrepresenting the beliefs, motives, and actions of "conservative" Christians."