Rationalize

['ræʃnə'laɪz]

Definition

(verb.) remove irrational quantities from; 'This function can be rationalized'.

(verb.) think rationally; employ logic or reason; 'When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize'.

(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'.

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Definition

(v. t.) To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.

(v. t.) To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.

(v. t.) To form a rational conception of.

(v. t.) To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.

(v. i.) To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.

Editor: Mervin