Rationalize Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Rationalize

Meaning 1 : weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

    Synonyms : cut,  prune,  rationalise
Meaning 2 : think rationally; employ logic or reason

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

    Synonyms : rationalise
Meaning 3 : structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

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

    Synonyms : rationalise
Meaning 4 : defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

    Example : rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior,he rationalized his lack of success

    Synonyms : apologise,  apologize,  excuse,  rationalise
Meaning 5 : remove irrational quantities from

    Example : This function can be rationalized

    Synonyms : rationalise


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