rationale
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌræʃəˈnæl/ · UK /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/
rationale means: The reasons that explain why a decision was made or an action was taken.
noun
REASONS FOR SOMETHINGC1
The reasons that explain why a decision was made or an action was taken.
- What is the rationale for this change?
- He explained the rationale behind his decision.
- The report gives a clear rationale for closing the factory.
Questions about rationale
What does rationale mean?
The reasons that explain why a decision was made or an action was taken.
What is rationale in other languages?
Türkçe: gerekçe · Español: justificación · Français: justification · Deutsch: Begründung · Italiano: motivazione · 日本語: 根拠
How do you pronounce rationale?
In American English /ˌræʃəˈnæl/; in British English /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/.
How do you use rationale in a sentence?
What is the rationale for this change? He explained the rationale behind his decision.
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