reasoning backward

Definitions of reasoning backward
  1. noun
    the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
    synonyms: regress
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    type of:
    abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning
    thinking that is coherent and logical
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