Logic

n.thoughtful, capableprofessional

What it means

A sound pattern of reasoning that connects evidence to a conclusion.

Reach for it when evaluating how an explanation holds together rather than whether its conclusion is appealing

The panel accepted the proposal's logic after checking each assumption against the data.

everyday
method
a repeatable way of reaching an answer is central
not when Method concerns procedure, not the validity of the reasoning.
everyday
reasoning
the mental steps behind a conclusion are under review
not when Reasoning may be weak or mistaken, while positive logic usually implies sound connection.
warm
sense
an explanation feels intelligible in ordinary language
not when Making sense is an intuitive judgment and may hide a logical gap.
professional
analysis
evidence is systematically examined before deciding
not when Analysis can gather detail without forming a valid conclusion.
professional
argument
premises are offered in support of a conclusion
not when Argument can name a dispute and may contain faulty logic.
professional
rationale
the stated grounds for a choice need explanation
not when A rationale explains motivation and can omit the full chain of inference.
formal
coherence
the parts fit together without contradiction
not when Coherence concerns internal fit and does not establish that the premises are true.
formal
inference
one conclusion drawn from evidence is the exact unit
not when Inference names a step or result, not the overall structure.

clear logic
Clear logic showed why the second route reduced both time and risk.
underlying logic
The diagram revealed the underlying logic of the allocation rule.
follow the logic
Readers can follow the logic from the first observation to the final recommendation.

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