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RATIONALIZED

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There are 5 meanings of the word Rationalized.

Rationalized - as a verb

Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Example: "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologise12apologize21excuse15rationalise11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fend forsupport11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

Example: "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut5prune7rationalise11

Structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

Example: "We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11

Think rationally; employ logic or reason

Example: "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11

Remove irrational quantities from

Example: "This function can be rationalized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11

Example Sentences

"She gave a rationalized explanation for her absence."
"His rationalized argument convinced the jury of his innocence."
"The rationalized decision was based on careful analysis of the data."
"The company implemented a rationalized approach to reduce costs."
"Her rationalized plan helped streamline the production process."
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Word Game Points

Is RATIONALIZED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rationalized is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RATIONALIZED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is RATIONALIZED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rationalized is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RATIONALIZED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is RATIONALIZED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rationalized is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RATIONALIZED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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