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rationalize(dictionary)

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rationalize verb. Also rationalise. L18.
[from RATIONAL adjective + -IZE.]
verb trans. Explain on a rational basis; make rational and consistent; explain away rationally. L18.
b. verb trans. & intrans. Psychology. Explain or justify (one's behaviour or attitude) with plausible but specious reasons, usu. unwittingly. E20.
verb trans.
a. Math. Convert (a function, expression, etc.) to a rational form. E19.
b. Physics. Reformulate (units or equations of electromagnetism) in such a way that the factor 4 appears only when a system with spherical symmetry is involved. Chiefly as rationalized ppl adjective. L19.
verb intrans. Employ reason; think rationally. M19.
verb trans. Make (a business etc.) more efficient by reorganizing it according to rational principles so as to reduce or eliminate waste of labour, time, or materials. E20.
rationali'zation noun the action or an act of rationalizing M19.
rationalizer noun M19.