Rationale
Definition
(noun) The reasoning behind a decision or action
Examples
“The rationale behind his decision was to reduce costs while improving quality.”
“What's the rationale for buying two printers?”
“Her rationale made sense after the call with Marta.”
“I never heard the rationale for closing the shop on Mondays.”
“By Friday, the rationale was clear to everyone in the room.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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