Definitions for rationalise

Definitions for (verb) rationalise

Main entry: cut, prune, rationalise, rationalize

Definition: weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

Usage: We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet


Main entry: rationalise, rationalize

Definition: remove irrational quantities from

Usage: This function can be rationalized


Main entry: rationalise, rationalize

Definition: think rationally; employ logic or reason

Usage: When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize


Main entry: rationalise, rationalize, justify, apologise, apologize, excuse

Definition: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Usage: rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior; he rationalized his lack of success


Main entry: rationalise, rationalize

Definition: structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

Usage: We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits


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