(1) A statement, reason, or fact for or against a point: ‘He presents a strong argument in favor of reservation issue.’
(2) A discussion involving differing points of view; debate on some proposition or proposal:  ‘Economists were deeply involved in an argument about inflation.’ The argument over dowry system goes on and on.’
(3) A process of reasoning; series of reasons: ‘I couldn’t follow his argument.’
(4) An oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation: ‘They were involved in a violent argument.’
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