argumentation
noun/ˌɑrɡjəmənˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,821 most common English word
Meaning
the process or act of forming and presenting logical arguments.
Example sentence
The debate coach praised her students for the quality of their argumentation during the competition.
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