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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.

How to use it: the rationale for something (She explained the rationale for the new policy.); the rationale behind something (What is the rationale behind this decision?)

Similar words: reasoning, justification, explanation

Common phrases: rationale for something, underlying rationale, clear rationale

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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