rationalise
/ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To try to explain or justify a behavior, decision, or feeling with logical reasons, often to make it seem more acceptable or less embarrassing.
- People often rationalise their bad habits instead of changing them.
- She rationalised buying the expensive shoes by saying they would last for years.
- He tried to rationalise his lateness by blaming the traffic.
- To reorganize a system, process, or business to make it more efficient or logical.
- The company decided to rationalise its production line to reduce costs.
- The school board voted to rationalise the curriculum across all grade levels.
- We need to rationalise our filing system so documents are easier to find.
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