rationalize
IPA: rˈæʃʌnʌɫaɪz
verb
- To make something rational or more rational.
- To justify an immoral act, or illogical behaviour. “The process of thought by which one justifies a discreditable act, and by which one offers to oneself and the world a better motive for one's action than the true motive”
- (mathematics) To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.
- To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.
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Examples of "rationalize" in Sentences
- A quick reaction occurs emotionally, and then people "rationalize" it.
- Meanwhile, state-owned oil, aluminum and steel company are obliged to "rationalize" their electric use.
- - Emerging markets to "rationalize" - we've beaten the China drum to death but there are others out there.
- Our references to other conflicts are not intended to "rationalize" of "justify" the contemporary actions of Al Qaeda.
- Meanwhile, the company plans to seek ways to further reduce costs and continues to "rationalize" its distribution network.
- It has been said that to rationalize is to tell rational lies, and we have been doing a lot of rationalizing capitalism over the past 5-10 years.
- She had what she believed to be a good reason for revenge, and her villainous side was superbly played! on 26 May 2009 at 12: 25 pm thea the best villians are the high functioning ones, because they ‘seem’ so normal, and their ability to rationalize is quite scary. on 26 May 2009 at 12: 31 pm Karin Tabke
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