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reasoning by elimination

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Explanation of "Reasoning by Elimination"

Definition:
"Reasoning by elimination" is a way of solving a problem by looking at different options and getting rid of the ones that are not good or correct. This method helps you narrow down the choices until you find the best one.

How to Use It
  • In Everyday Life: When making a decision, like choosing a restaurant, you might think of several places. You can eliminate the ones that are too expensive, too far, or that you don’t like, until you find the perfect restaurant.

  • In School: If you're answering a multiple-choice question on a test, you can use reasoning by elimination. If you know that two of the answers are definitely wrong, you can eliminate them and focus on the remaining options.

Example

Imagine you are trying to choose a movie to watch. You consider several options: 1. A horror movie 2. A comedy 3. A documentary

Advanced Usage

In more complex situations, such as scientific research or problem-solving in mathematics, reasoning by elimination involves a systematic process. You might list all possible solutions and then logically rule out those that do not fit the criteria or requirements of the problem.

Word Variants
  • Reason (noun/verb): The cause or explanation for an action or event.
  • Eliminate (verb): To remove or get rid of something.
Different Meanings
  • Elimination (noun): The act of removing or getting rid of something.
  • Reasoning (noun): The action of thinking about something in a logical way to form conclusions.
Synonyms
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Process of elimination
  • Logical reasoning
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
  • "Cross off": To remove an option from a list. Example: "I crossed off the places I didn’t want to go."
  • "Rule out": To eliminate something as a possibility. Example: "We can rule out option A because it doesn't fit our budget."
Summary

"Reasoning by elimination" is a useful thinking strategy that involves analyzing a problem, considering different possibilities, and rejecting the ones that don't work until you find the best solution.

Noun
  1. analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives

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