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reaching a sound decision - coming to a logical conclusion - arriving at a rational decision - making a well-founded judgment - drawing a reasoned conclusion - reaching a sensible decision - coming to a reasoned judgment - arriving at a logical decision - making a rational conclusion - drawing a sound decision
Arriving at a well reasoned conclusion involves the process of systematically considering evidence, arguments, and reasoning to come to a judgment or decision that is logically sound and well-founded. This entails critical thinking, the careful evaluation of information, and the ability to distinguish between valid and invalid arguments to reach an accurate and reliable outcome.
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thinking, logic, rationale, analysis, deduction, inference, judgment, reasoning, understanding, interpretation, explanation, argumentation, contemplation, deliberation, consideration, reflection
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in a quandary, in a predicament, in a bind, in a jam, in a fix, in a tight spot, in a tough spot, in a difficult situation, in a pickle, in a conundrum, in a quagmire, in a catch-22, in a tight corner, in a muddle, in a mess, in a spot [x]
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inferring, concluding, deriving, reasoning, extrapolating, inf, deducing, surmising [x]
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