ARGUMENT

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : argumentation , line , line of reasoning , logical argument

• (noun) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

• (noun) (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

  synonyms : parameter

  Some of the given programs have an automatic procedure for parameter estimation. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

  "the editor added the argument to the poem"

  synonyms : literary argument

• (noun) a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

  "it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true"

  synonyms : statement

• (noun) a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

  "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

  synonyms : argumentation , debate

• (noun) a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

  "they were involved in a violent argument"

  synonyms : arguing , contention , contestation , controversy , disceptation , disputation , tilt

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