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ratiocinate

/ˌreɪtɪəˈsɪneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does ratiocinate mean?

verb

To use reasoning and thought to arrive at a conclusion or decision; to think carefully and logically about something.

Example

"She ratiocinated for hours before making a decision about her career."

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