Multi-Step Reasoning
Noun · AI & Machine Learning
Definitions
Reasoning that unfolds across several logical or computational steps rather than a single immediate response. Multi-step reasoning is important for tasks like planning, math, complex extraction, and tool-based workflows.
In plain English: Reasoning through a problem in several steps.
Example: "They reserved the stronger model for multi-step reasoning tasks such as reconciling policy conflicts across several documents."
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