Rationalize — synonyms, definition

1. rationalize (Verb)

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rationalize (Verb) — Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. ex. "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behaviour" ex. "he rationalized his lack of success"

rationalize (Verb) — Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things.

rationalize (Verb) — Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results. ex. "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"

rationalize (Verb) — Think rationally; employ logic or reason. ex. "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"

rationalize (Verb) — (mathematics) remove irrational quantities from. ex. "This function can be rationalized"

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