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Definition of Rationalise
1. Verb. Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results. "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
Exact synonyms: Rationalize
Generic synonyms: Organise, Organize
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization
Generic synonyms: Organise, Organize
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization
2. Verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. "He rationalized his lack of success"
Exact synonyms: Apologise, Apologize, Excuse, Justify, Rationalize
Specialized synonyms: Color, Colour, Gloss, Plead, Extenuate, Mitigate, Palliate
Generic synonyms: Defend, Fend For, Support
Derivative terms: Apology, Apology, Excusatory, Excuse, Justifiable, Justification, Justification, Justification, Justificative, Justificatory, Justifier, Rationalisation, Rationalization
Specialized synonyms: Color, Colour, Gloss, Plead, Extenuate, Mitigate, Palliate
Generic synonyms: Defend, Fend For, Support
Derivative terms: Apology, Apology, Excusatory, Excuse, Justifiable, Justification, Justification, Justification, Justificative, Justificatory, Justifier, Rationalisation, Rationalization
3. Verb. Think rationally; employ logic or reason. "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Exact synonyms: Rationalize
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization
Generic synonyms: Cerebrate, Cogitate, Think
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization
4. Verb. Remove irrational quantities from. "This function can be rationalized"
Exact synonyms: Rationalize
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization
Category relationships: Math, Mathematics, Maths
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Rationalisation, Rationalization
5. Verb. Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things. "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
Exact synonyms: Cut, Prune, Rationalize
Generic synonyms: Do Away With, Eliminate, Extinguish, Get Rid Of
Also: Cut Back, Cut Back, Cut Out
Generic synonyms: Do Away With, Eliminate, Extinguish, Get Rid Of
Also: Cut Back, Cut Back, Cut Out
Definition of Rationalise
1. [v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rationalise
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