English to English verb
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structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results |  | Example: We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning |  | Example: rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior he rationalized his lack of success
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think rationally; employ logic or reason |  | Example: When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize
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remove irrational quantities from |  | Example: This function can be rationalized
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weed out unwanted or unnecessary things |  | Example: We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet
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