| |
Definition of 'rationalise' Verb
- structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results; "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
Synonyms: rationalize - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success"
Synonyms: apologize apologise excuse justify rationalize - think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Synonyms: rationalize - remove irrational quantities from; "This function can be rationalized"
Synonyms: rationalize - weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"
Synonyms: cut prune rationalize
| |
