Rationalize vs. Rationalise
Rationalizeverb
To make something rational or more rational.
Rationalizeverb
To justify an immoral act, or illogical behaviour. “The process of thought by which one justifies a discreditable act, and by which one offers to oneself and the world a better motive for one's action than the true motive”
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(mathematics) To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.
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To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.
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To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
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To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
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To form a rational conception of.
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To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.
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To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning;
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weed out unwanted or unnecessary things;
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structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results;
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think rationally; employ logic or reason;
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remove irrational quantities from;
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attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate
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make (a company, process, or industry) more efficient, especially by dispensing with superfluous personnel or equipment
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reorganize (a process or system) so as to make it more logical and consistent
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convert (a function or expression) to a rational form.
Rationaliseverb
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structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results;
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning;
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think rationally; employ logic or reason;
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remove irrational quantities from;
Rationaliseverb
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things;
