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rationale

[ rash-uh-nal ]

noun

  1. the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. a statement of reasons.
  3. a reasoned exposition of principles.


rationale

/ ˌæʃəˈɑː /

noun

  1. a reasoned exposition, esp one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rationale1

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin: neuter of پō rational
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rationale1

C17: from New Latin, from Latin پō
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It is worth unpacking the rationale for these so-called "reciprocal" tariffs.

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Part of the rationale behind Trump's tariff policy is because he wants more companies to manufacture their goods in the US.

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They don’t have a voice in the politics of their mission or in the rationale behind it.

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It’s time to stop defending the status quo with the same old rationale and move forward to the employee-focused solutions we each deserve.

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For Harris, the retail specialist in Nashville, her rationale was two-fold.

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