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