RATIONALISED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Rationalize

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈraʃənəlʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

Short Definition:

attempt to explain or justify behaviour or attitude with logical reasons

Examples:
  • she couldn't rationalize her urge to return to the cottage
Definition:

make (a company, process, or industry) more efficient, especially by dispensing with superfluous personnel or equipment

Short Definition:

make company, process, or industry more efficient

Examples:
  • if we rationalize production, will that mean redundancies?
Definition:

convert (a function or expression) to a rational form.

Short Definition:

convert function or expression to rational form

Variant Forms:
  • rationalise

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