Meaning & Definition of word "Argument"

noun:

• 1. A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory.
  • Example: She presented a strong argument for the need to invest in renewable energy.
• 2. An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
  • Example: The couple had a loud argument about the best way to spend their vacation.
• 3. In mathematics and logic, a quantity or statement that is the subject of debate or reasoning.
  • Example: The professor explained that the argument of a function is the value at which it is evaluated.
• 4. A brief verbal or written presentation that summarizes the essential points of a discussion or debate.
  • Example: The essay concluded with a compelling argument that synthesized all the main points.

verb:

• 1. To present reasons for or against a proposition, or to dispute a point.
  • Example: The scholars argued about the implications of the new theory on traditional research.