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argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
Synonyms: argumentation, line, line of reasoning, logical argument,
argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
Synonyms: statement,
Examples:
It was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true.
argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
Synonyms: argumentation, debate,
Examples:
The argument over foreign aid goes on and on.
argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie
Synonyms: literary argument,
Examples:
The editor added the argument to the poem.
argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Synonyms: arguing, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt,
Examples:
They were involved in a violent argument.
argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
Synonyms: parameter,
argument
noun(ar-gu-ment)
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

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