transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrash-nə-ˌlīz, ˈra-shə-nə-ˌlīz ]
verb
( -ized ; -iz·ing )
Date: 1803
transitive verb
1. : to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: as
a. : to substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of
rationalize a myth
b. : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives
rationalized his dislike of his brother
broadly : to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for
rationalize the problem
2. : to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts
rationalize a denominator
3. : to apply the principles of scientific management to (as an industry or its operations) for a desired result (as increased efficiency)
intransitive verb
: to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct
• ra·tio·nal·iz·able ˌrash-nə-ˈlī-zə-bəl, ˌra-shə-nə-ˈlī- adjective
• ra·tio·nal·i·za·tion ˌrash-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, ˌra-shə-nə-lə- noun
• ra·tio·nal·iz·er ˈrash-nə-ˌlī-zər, ˈra-shə-nə-ˌlī- noun