English dictionary
rationalise
verbPronunciation
ˈɹæʃənəleɪz
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
verb
- remove irrational quantities from
verb
- think rationally; employ logic or reason
verb
- defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
verb
- structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
Example sentences
We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet
This function can be rationalized
When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize
rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
he rationalized his lack of success
We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits