Definition of Rationalize

Verb

  • remove irrational quantities from
    "This function can be rationalized"
  • think rationally
    employ logic or reason
    "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
  • structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
    "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
  • weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
    "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
  • defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
    "he rationalized his lack of success"
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