rationalize
(verb)
verb
1. 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, rationalise
Definition categories: communication, defend, support
2. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Similar word(s): cut, prune, rationalise
Definition categories: change, eliminate, extinguish
3. 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): rationalise
Definition categories: possession, organise, organize
4. think rationally; employ logic or reason
- When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize
Similar word(s): rationalise
Definition categories: cognition, cerebrate, cogitate, think
5. remove irrational quantities from
- This function can be rationalized
Similar word(s): rationalise