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rationalize

verb
  1. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
    cut
  2. remove irrational quantities from
    “This function can be rationalized”
  3. think rationally
  4. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
    “rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”
    excuse
  5. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
    “We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits”