Associations to the word «Rationalise»

Wiktionary

RATIONALISE, verb. (UK spelling) Alternative spelling of rationalize

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.