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In philosophy: {{r|Argument (philosopyh)||}}
 
In mathematics, the word "argument" is used
: (with a similar meaning as in philosophy) as an alternative to: {{r|proof (mathematics)|Proof|}}
and
: as an alternative word for the (independent or input) "variable" of a [[Function (mathematics)|function]].

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In philosophy: Argument (philosopyh) [r]: Add brief definition or description

In mathematics, the word "argument" is used

(with a similar meaning as in philosophy) as an alternative to: Proof [r]: A sequence of arguments which establishes that some mathematical statement is implied by a certain set of assumptions. [e]

and

as an alternative word for the (independent or input) "variable" of a function.