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a plausible reasoning
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "a plausible reasoning" is not correct in standard English; it should be "plausible reasoning" without the article "a." You can use "plausible reasoning" when discussing logic or arguments that are believable or reasonable in a given context.
Example: "The scientist presented plausible reasoning for her hypothesis, which convinced the committee to fund her research."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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A plausible reasoning for its free radical scavenging ability is discussed.
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A plausible botnet reasoning problem is NP-complete.
A plausible botnet reasoning problem can be reduced to a Weighted Set Cover (WSC) problem as follows.
A plausible botnet reasoning problem is to find the minimal number of most likely botnets based on Plausible Bot Graph that explain all related evidences with investigated hosts.
Some issues in approximates and plausible reasoning in the FrameWork of a possibility theory-based approach (pp. 263 287), France] are used to better asses petroleum field in different regions.
With these clues, we extract prior information by plausible reasoning and integrate them into a parsimony-based model [ 9].
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This theory is a mathematical theory of evidence [27] based on belief functions and plausible reasoning, which is used to combine separate pieces of information (evidence) to calculate the probability of an event.
Plausible Reasoning module identifies the smallest set of botnets to explain observed evidences for all related hosts, verifies if the confidence level of the reasoning result is satisfactory.
SeeBot consists of four modules as shown in Figure 2, which are Evidence Mining (EM), Evidential Reasoning (ER), Plausible Reasoning (PR) and Action Selection (AS) modules.
Inductive logic can be employed for analysis of hasty generalization and post hoc ergo propter hoc; relatedness logic is appropriate for ignoratio elenchi; plausible reasoning theory for the ad vercundiam, and dialectical game theory for begging the question and many questions.
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Particularly, prior knowledge is extracted from these global properties by plausible reasoning and then taken as input.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Omit the article "a" before "plausible reasoning". Use the phrase "plausible reasoning" directly to maintain grammatical correctness. For example: "The lawyer presented plausible reasoning to support the client's alibi."
Common error
Avoid using the indefinite article "a" before "plausible reasoning". The phrase should be used without the article, as "plausible reasoning", which functions as a noun phrase modifying another noun.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "a plausible reasoning" is generally intended to function as a noun phrase, modifying another noun to indicate the quality or nature of the reasoning process. However, Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is grammatically incorrect; the article 'a' is not appropriate in this construction.
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Science
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News & Media
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Encyclopedias
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Formal & Business
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "a plausible reasoning" aims to describe a line of reasoning that seems believable, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect; the indefinite article "a" should be omitted. The correct form is simply "plausible reasoning". Consider alternatives such as "reasonable explanation" or "credible rationale" depending on the context. Predominantly found in scientific and news media contexts, ensure to maintain grammatical accuracy by avoiding the unnecessary article.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
reasonable rationale
Focuses on the justification being sensible and based on sound judgment.
credible explanation
Emphasizes the believability and trustworthiness of the explanation.
believable justification
Highlights that the justification is something that can be easily believed.
logical deduction
Stresses the use of logic and inference in the reasoning process.
sound argument
Implies that the reasoning is well-constructed and valid.
valid inference
Focuses on the correctness and legitimacy of the conclusions drawn.
well-founded reasoning
Indicates that the reasoning is based on a solid and reliable foundation.
cogent reasoning
Highlights the clarity and persuasiveness of the reasoning.
persuasive rationale
Emphasizes the ability of the rationale to convince others.
defensible justification
Suggests that the justification can be supported and defended against criticism.
FAQs
How do I correctly use "plausible reasoning" in a sentence?
Use "plausible reasoning" directly without the article "a". For example, "The detective used plausible reasoning to solve the crime."
What's a good substitute for "a plausible reasoning"?
Consider alternatives like "reasonable explanation", "credible rationale", or "logical argument" depending on the context.
Is it correct to say "a plausible reasoning" or simply "plausible reasoning"?
The correct form is simply "plausible reasoning". Adding the article "a" is grammatically incorrect.
What is the difference between "plausible reasoning" and "sound reasoning"?
"Plausible reasoning" refers to reasoning that appears believable or likely, while "sound reasoning" implies that the reasoning is logically valid and well-supported by evidence.
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Real-world application tested