rationalisation
rationalisation

rationalise


Definition: Meaning of, rationalise in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈræʃnəlaɪz /

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British English ; rationalize North American English
  1. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
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    rationalize
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  2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
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    apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize
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  3. think rationally; employ logic or reason
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    rationalize
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  4. mathematics remove irrational quantities from
    SYNONYM
    rationalize
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  5. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
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    cut, prune, rationalize
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rationalise used in phrases

  • rationalise away (verb)
    1. substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of
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