Rationalize

verb

'ræʃə,nəlaɪz

Verb

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
“rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”
“he rationalized his lack of success”
Similar:Apologise Apologize ExcuseRationalise
Type of:SupportDefend
think rationally; employ logic or reason
“When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize”
Similar:Rationalise
Type of:ThinkCogitateCerebrate
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:Rationalise
Type of:OrganiseOrganize
remove irrational quantities from
“This function can be rationalized”
Similar:Rationalise
Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Similar:Cut PruneRationalise
Type of:ExtinguishEliminate