argument
noun
ar·gu·ment
ˈär-gyə-mənt 
1
a
: the act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing : argumentation
b
: a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view
a defense attorney's closing argument
c
: an angry quarrel or disagreement
having an argument over/about money
trying to settle an argument
2
a
: a reason given for or against a matter under discussion
They presented their arguments in favor of the proposal.
b
: a form of rhetorical expression intended to convince or persuade
3
: an abstract (see abstract entry 2 sense 1) or summary especially of a literary work
4
: the subject matter especially of a literary work
5
a
mathematics
: one of the independent variables upon whose value that of a function depends
b
grammar
: a substantive (such as the direct object of a transitive verb) that is required by a predicate in grammar
c
mathematics
: amplitude sense 4
6
obsolete
: an outward sign : indication
Examples of argument in a Sentence
They made a compelling argument for our participation.
The committee presented strong arguments against building a new school.
a lawyer's closing argument at the trial
His argument did not convince his opponents.
Let us accept, for the sake of argument, that she is right.
Don't you want to hear both sides of the argument?
They were always getting into arguments about politics.
There were many arguments about the new design.
They settled an argument that started in class.
I don't want to hear any arguments about whether you'll go.
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Each of defendants' arguments against this narrow injunction is meritless.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Putin reiterated at several times during his Thursday news conference the Kremlin’s argument that a temporary 30-day ceasefire would benefit Ukraine, potentially allowing the country to regroup and have more weapons delivered.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
There is also wide agreement that the argument conflicts with more than a century of Supreme Court precedent that protects citizenship for most everyone born on U.S. soil, except for the children of foreign diplomats.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors, however, claimed Ferguson purposefully killed his wife during a fit of rage fueled by alcohol and their previous argument, per CBS News.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Putin reiterated at several times during his Thursday news conference the Kremlin’s argument that a temporary 30-day ceasefire would benefit Ukraine, potentially allowing the country to regroup and have more weapons delivered.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
There is also wide agreement that the argument conflicts with more than a century of Supreme Court precedent that protects citizenship for most everyone born on U.S. soil, except for the children of foreign diplomats.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors, however, claimed Ferguson purposefully killed his wife during a fit of rage fueled by alcohol and their previous argument, per CBS News.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Argument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/argument. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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