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Justify an action
Explain why a decision follows.
Example
The sensor fails in rain. For this reason, its data were excluded.
for this reason
/fər ðɪs ˈriːzən/ · fur this REE-zuhnreason-to-result transition
Introduce a conclusion, action, or result justified by the immediately preceding reason.
Use for this reason to signal this exact relationship between ideas: introduce a conclusion, action, or result justified by the immediately preceding reason.
What for this reason Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
2
State a consequence
Connect a condition to a resulting outcome.
Example
The route remained flooded; for this reason, trade shifted east.
3
Complete an argument
Present a judgment supported by the prior statement.
Example
The accounts conflict. For this reason, no precise date can be assigned.
Use for this reason Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
The sensor fails in rain. For this reason, its data were excluded.
The route remained flooded; for this reason, trade shifted east.
The accounts conflict. For this reason, no precise date can be assigned.
Precision Matters
For this reason overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
for this reason
vs.Signals introduce a conclusion, action, or result justified by the immediately preceding reason.
consequently
Means as a result; introduces a consequence of what precedes.
for this reason
vs.Signals introduce a conclusion, action, or result justified by the immediately preceding reason.
accordingly
Means therefore, or in a way that corresponds to the circumstances.
for this reason
vs.Signals introduce a conclusion, action, or result justified by the immediately preceding reason.
even so
Means introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or limitation.
for this reason
vs.Signals introduce a conclusion, action, or result justified by the immediately preceding reason.
for example
Means introduce an illustration that supports, clarifies, or demonstrates a broader statement.
Test for this reason in Context
The unreliability directly justifies the exclusion decision.
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The sensor becomes unreliable during heavy rain. ___, the researchers excluded readings collected during storms.