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[ verb ] think rationally; employ reason
Synonyms Examples "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize" Related terms |
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[ verb ] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Synonyms Examples "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior" "he rationalized his lack of success" Related terms defend plead extenuate color justification apology rationalization apologist apology justification |
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[ verb ] structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
Synonyms Examples "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits" Related terms |
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[ verb ] remove irrational qualities from, as in math
Synonyms Examples "This function can be rationalized" Related terms |
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