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Rationalize

ˈraʃənəlʌɪz

Rationalize definitions

verb

Inflections:

rationalise rationalised rationalises rationalising rationalize rationalized rationalizes rationalizing

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

"she couldn't rationalize her urge to return to the cottage"

Synonyms:
justify explain (away) account for defend vindicate excuse make excuses for make allowances for give an explanation for provide a rationale for make acceptable
make (a company, process, or industry) more efficient, especially by dispensing with superfluous personnel or equipment

"if we rationalize production, will that mean redundancies?"
- reorganize (a process or system) so as to make it more logical and consistent
  
  "Parliament should seek to rationalize the country's court structure"
convert (a function or expression) to a rational form