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Term: razionalize

Razionalize is a verb that means to justify or explain something logically or rationally. It can also refer to the act of reevaluating one's beliefs or behaviors in order to align them with rational thought.

1. Sense: Justify logically
• She tried to razionalize her decision to quit her job by explaining the better opportunities that awaited.
• He couldn't razionalize the expense of buying a new car when his current one worked perfectly fine.
2. Sense: Explain logically
• The scientist had to razionalize the complex theory in a way that students could easily understand.
• Please razionalize your calculations step by step so we can understand your reasoning.
3. Sense: Reevaluate beliefs or behaviors
• After years of following a strict diet, she decided to razionalize her approach to eating and focus on balance and moderation.
• He razionalized his political beliefs after taking a course in political philosophy and gaining a deeper understanding.

• Books on Rationalizing Irrational Beliefs
• Books on Logical Thinking
• Books on Justifying Decisions