Definition of "rationalizes" [rationalizes]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rationalize. (verb)

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• "George Ritzer in his book, The McDonaldization of Society rationalizes, that is, breaks down a given task into its most fundamental parts then creating over-rationalization can lead to irrational outcomes."
• "Osantowski "rationalizes" his past behavior and has failed to take responsibility for his actions, the report says, according to Caretti."
• "Well, now Georgia; the thing about corruption is that everyone who takes advantage of official corruption always rationalizes their own corruption versus the corruption of others but it is still corruption and eventually that corruption corrupts the system of justice and that is why Mexico finds itself where it is today."