steelmanning
/ˈstiːlˌmænɪŋ/
the practice of addressing the strongest possible version of an opponent's argument
steelmanning in a sentence
“Try steelmanning his objection instead of attacking a straw man.”
Origin of steelmanning
Opposite of 'straw man' argument
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