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Rationalise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of rationalize.

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A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of rationalize.
"The eastern bore became disused in 1972-73, when its rails were lifted as part of a British Rail scheme to rationalise trackwork in and around King's Cross." — , Gasworks Tunnel (2020)
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Etymology

Came from French rationaliser; on the surface it can be analysed as rational plus -ise.

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What is the meaning of rationalise?
"rationalise" (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of rationalize.
What is another word for rationalise?
Other words for "rationalise" include apologise, rationalize, excuse, prune, cut, apologize.

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