argument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
Definition
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Her argument for hiring more staff convinced the entire management committee.
Word Family
Synonyms
- debatea discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
- disputea disagreement or argument about something important
- reasoningthinking that is coherent and logical
Collocations
- Easy have an argumentto possess, experience, or hold regarding an argument
- Medium present a compelling business argumentto present a compelling business argument, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- Hard legal argument presented in courtdescribing legal argument presented in court (established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules)
- Very Hard flaws in deductive argument exposedto flaws in deductive argument exposed, meaning to add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
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