RATIONALIZING
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Rationalizing.
Rationalizing - as a verb
Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
Example: "Rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apologise12apologize21excuse15rationalise11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defend11fend forsupport11Hyponyms (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)
cut5prune7rationalise11Structure 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)
rationalise11Think rationally; employ logic or reason
Example: "When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11Remove irrational quantities from
Example: "This function can be rationalized"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalise11Rationalizing - as a noun
The act of one who rationalizes.
Example Sentences
"Her constant rationalizing of her behavior was starting to annoy her friends."
"The company's rationalizing of its operations resulted in significant cost savings."
"His rationalizing of his actions only made him feel more guilty."
"The government's rationalizing of the tax system has received mixed reviews."
"She spent hours rationalizing her choices, trying to come up with the best solution."
Word Game Points
Is RATIONALIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rationalizing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATIONALIZING has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is RATIONALIZING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rationalizing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATIONALIZING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
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Yes, rationalizing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATIONALIZING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
