as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the matter is not subject to argumentation; my decision is final
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Recent Examples of argumentation
As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
Equally important—and often overlooked—are courses that sharpen reading, writing, and argumentation skills.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Through memorization, students begin to mimic the best that is in authors, employing their patterns of thought, lines of argumentation, and knowledge in their own thinking and academic work.
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Daniel Buck,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
Equally important—and often overlooked—are courses that sharpen reading, writing, and argumentation skills.
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Through memorization, students begin to mimic the best that is in authors, employing their patterns of thought, lines of argumentation, and knowledge in their own thinking and academic work.
—
Daniel Buck,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for argumentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for argumentation
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During Thursday evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously, and with no additional discussion, approved Johnston’s exit agreement and named Assistant County Administrator Alan Howze as his replacement for the rest of the year.
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Immediately, the call sparked online debate and discussion that will surely continue into next week.
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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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The agency made the changes without the customary professional consultations, KFF has reported.
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His expensive and ambitious campaign has been conducted with little congressional consultation or oversight, shaped entirely by one man.
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The law requires that the DHS secretary consult with other government agencies before designating a country for TPS.
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Nissen consults for statin-makers AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Novartis and Pfizer but does not receive financial compensation.
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“Argumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/argumentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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