до́вод — meaning in English

English meaning

• argument noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
• reason noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.

Senses

до́вод is used for these senses in English:

• argument (countable, also, figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
• reason An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

argument — full definition

1. noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
2. noun A heated disagreement between people.
3. noun In computing, a value passed into a function or command.

reason — full definition

1. noun A cause or explanation for something; the motive behind an action.
2. noun The ability to think logically and make judgments; rational thought.
3. verb To think through something logically in order to reach a conclusion.

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