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rationalize

Definition of rationalize (English)

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
    sumber: wordnet30
  2. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
    • We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet
    sumber: wordnet30
  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
    sumber: wordnet30
  4. think rationally; employ logic or reason
    • When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize
    sumber: wordnet30
  5. remove irrational quantities from
    • This function can be rationalized
    sumber: wordnet30
  6. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
    sumber: webster1913
  7. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
    sumber: webster1913