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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rationalize

/ˈræʃənəlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does rationalize mean?

verb

To make something seem more reasonable or acceptable, or to explain or justify something in a way that makes it seem more reasonable or acceptable. To make a calculation or assumption that is based on a simplification or approximation.

Example

"The company rationalized the production costs by outsourcing some of the work."

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