CEFR C1

rationale

noun

Meaning

The fundamental reasons or principles that justify a course of action, belief, or policy.

Examples

The rationale behind the decision to close the factory was a significant drop in demand.
We need to understand the rationale for this change before we can accept it.

Synonyms: reason, justification, grounds, logic

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rationale (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌræʃəˈnɑːli/

Definition

The fundamental reasons or principles that justify a course of action, belief, or policy.

Examples

The rationale behind the decision to close the factory was a significant drop in demand.
We need to understand the rationale for this change before we can accept it.
Her rationale for studying medicine was a desire to help people in her community.

How to Use rationale

rationale for (prepositional phrase): The reasons or principles that justify something. — "The rationale for the new security measures is to prevent unauthorized access."
rationale behind (prepositional phrase): The underlying reasons or principles that explain something. — "We discussed the rationale behind the company's decision to merge."

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