joined-up reasoning
nounUK /ˌdʒɔɪnd ʌp ˈriːzənɪŋ/
US /ˌdʒɔɪnd ʌp ˈrizənɪŋ/
Thinking that connects ideas together to solve a problem.
Her joined-up reasoning helped the team figure out why the machine stopped.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to see how different parts of a situation affect each other.
Good joined-up reasoning is essential when planning a city's transport.
3. A style of thinking that avoids looking at things in isolation.
The report praised the department's joined-up reasoning across services.
4. Coordinated thinking between different people or groups.
Joined-up reasoning between schools and hospitals improved the plan.