RATIONALISE

Definition

1. verb structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results. — synonyms: rationalize
2. verb defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. — synonyms: apologize, apologise, excuse, rationalize
3. verb think rationally. — synonyms: rationalize
4. verb remove irrational quantities from. — synonyms: rationalize
5. verb weed out unwanted or unnecessary things. — synonyms: cut, prune, rationalize