Rationalize



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 据理解释, 合理地说明
• ［英］ v. 据理解释, 合理地说明 ( explain something in a rational way)

Webster Collegiate

verb (-ized; -izing)

• Date: 1803
• transitive verb
  • 1. to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: as
    • a. to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of <rationalize a myth>
    • b. to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives <rationalized his dislike of his brother>; broadly to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for <rationalize the problem>
  • 2. to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts <rationalize a denominator>
  • 3. to apply the principles of scientific management to (as an industry or its operations) for a desired result (as increased efficiency)
• intransitive verb
  • to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct
• ? rationalizable adjective
• ? rationalization noun
• ? rationalizer noun

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