Rationalize \Ra"tion*al*ize\ (r[a^]sh"[u^]n*al*[imac]z), v. t. 1. To make rational; also, to convert to rationalism.
2. To interpret in the manner of a rationalist.
3. To form a rational conception of.
4. (Alg.) To render rational; to free from radical signs or quantities.
Rationalize \Ra"tion*al*ize\, v. i. To use, and rely on, reason in forming a theory, belief, etc., especially in matters of religion: to accord with the principles of rationalism.
Theodore . . . is justly considered the chief rationalizing doctor of antiquity. --J. H. Newman.
"I believe the steps we are now taking to rationalize the company will improve its profitability and reward everyone's efforts to save Sock Shop," he said.
While they could rationalize the inattention given to their offerings during the winter, when weather and mood keep people from shopping, they are now in the prime selling months.
So we just think it is important to rationalize the system." In his speeches, Mr. Morton cites the example of John Hancock's 1983 attempt to acquire an Ohio savings and loan company, Buckeye Financial.
But it's very disturbing if you can't rationalize what's going on."
In both cases, the link-ups would be designed to allow Iberia and its prospective partner airlines to rationalize flight schedules both to and from Latin America and within Latin America and Europe.
His article is an attempt to rationalize what is happening and put it in a framework of the New Left.
In the longer term, the consumption tax could benefit foreign companies by helping to rationalize Japan's complicated distribution system.
Joan Allen portrays Heidi as an intellectual idealist, trying to rationalize her way into doing the right thing.
"But I didn't write them." He could not rationalize his suicide attempt, which he knew was construed by some as an admission of guilt.
He said it is "hard to rationalize" including such provisions as an element of capital.
It's used by a lot of canvassers as a way to rationalize their abilities."
The tendency is to rationalize the use of agrochemicals within acceptable productivity levels.
Looking across the cafe at some men wearing cowboy hats, he tries to rationalize.