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单词 rationalize
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rationalize

​verb intransitive/transitive
UK /ˈræʃ(ə)nəlaɪz/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyrationalize
he/she/itrationalizes
present participlerationalizing
past tenserationalized
past participlerationalized
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to try to find a reasonable explanation for behaviour that does not seem reasonable or suitable
    Synonyms and related words
    To think carefully or a lot about things
    consider
    plan
    think out
  2. 2
    to make an organization more effective, for example by getting rid of some staff

    We need to rationalize work processes and cut costs.

    Synonyms and related words
    To create order in a system or activity
    structure
    reorganize
    prioritize

rationalize

​verb intransitive/transitive
US /ˈræʃ(ə)nəˌlaɪz/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyrationalize
he/she/itrationalizes
present participlerationalizing
past tenserationalized
past participlerationalized
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to try to find a reasonable explanation for behavior that does not seem reasonable or appropriate

    He’s trying to rationalize the way he behaves to women.

    Synonyms and related words
    To think carefully or a lot about things
    consider
    plan
    think out
  2. 2
    ​mainly Britishto make an organization more effective, for example by getting rid of some workers

    We need to rationalize work processes and cut costs.

    Synonyms and related words
    To create order in a system or activity
    structure
    reorganize
    prioritize
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