1. (

• argument ,
• argumentation ,
• debate ,

) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" ;

2. (

• argumentation ,
• logical_argument ,
• argument ,
• line_of_reasoning ,
• line ,

) a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning" ;