rationale
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əˈnæl noun
1.
the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.
2.
a statement of reasons.
3.
a reasoned exposition of principles.
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| —n | |
| a reasoned exposition, esp one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc | |
| [C17: from New Latin, from Latin ratiōnālis] | |
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Rationale
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Word Origin & History
rationale
1657, from L.L. rationale, noun use of neuter of L. rationalis "of reason" (see rational).
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Example sentences
So one rationale behind steel and aluminium mergers is to gain more leverage over suppliers.
Since then, no better rationale for lobotomy has been advanced.
Underlying the rationale for eye tracking is the notion that attention is central to seeing.
The student develops a plan of study that includes the courses and a rationale for the courses he/she has selected.
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