rationalise

(verb)

verb

1. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

- We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits

Similar word(s): rationalize

Definition categories: possession, organise, organize

2. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

- rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior

- he rationalized his lack of success

Similar word(s): apologise, apologize, excuse, rationalize

Definition categories: communication, defend, support

3. think rationally; employ logic or reason

- When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize

Similar word(s): rationalize

Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think

4. remove irrational quantities from

- This function can be rationalized

Similar word(s): rationalize

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

5. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

Similar word(s): cut, prune, rationalize

Definition categories: change, eliminate, extinguish