Rationalize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove irrational quantities from; "This function can be rationalized".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 2
Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; "rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"; "he rationalized his lack of success".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results; "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Think rationally; employ logic or reason; "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.