structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results; We rationalized the factorys production and raised profits

[ Syn: rationalize ]

defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; rationalize the childs seemingly crazy behavior; he rationalized his lack of success

[ Syn: apologize , apologise , excuse , justify , rationalize ]

think rationally; employ logic or reason; When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize

[ Syn: rationalize ]

remove irrational quantities from; This function can be rationalized

[ Syn: rationalize ]

weed out unwanted or unnecessary things; We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet

[ Syn: cut , prune , rationalize ]