Steelman

Translation of "steelman" into Russian

Verb

/ˈstiːlmæn/

/ˈstilˌmæn/

steelman

steelmans

steelmaned Past Simple / Past Participle

steelmaning Gerund

steelmanned Past Simple / Past Participle

steelmanning Gerund

He tried to steelman his argument by considering the strongest counterarguments.

Он попытался укреплять свой аргумент, рассматривая самые сильные контраргументы.

Noun

/ˈstiːlmæn/

/ˈstilˌmæn/

A person who works with steel, especially in the construction or manufacturing industries.

The steelman carefully welded the beams together to ensure the structure's stability.

A person who presents an argument in its strongest form, often by addressing potential counterarguments.

In the debate, she acted as a steelman, presenting her opponent's argument in the best possible light before offering her rebuttal.

The strongest possible version of an argument, constructed to test its validity.

Before rebutting, she first laid out a steelman of her opponent's position.

Verb

/ˈstiːlmæn/

/ˈstilˌmæn/

To present an argument in its strongest possible form, often by addressing potential counterarguments or refining the original argument.

In the debate, she took the time to steelman her opponent's position before presenting her own counterpoints.

Adjective

/ˈstiːlmæn/

/ˈstilˌmæn/

Relating to presenting an opposing argument in its strongest form.

A steelman approach can foster more productive discussions.