Meaning & use
rationale
The set of reasons or logical basis given for a decision, belief, or course of action.
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The manager explained the rationale behind the new scheduling policy at the staff meeting.
Her rationale for choosing that university was its strong research program in biology.
A note on using this word
Rationale refers to the explanation behind a decision, distinct from 'reason,' which can refer to a single cause among several.
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