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Definition of
rationale noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
rationale
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˌræʃəˈnæl
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rationale
(behind/for/of something)
(
formal
)
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the principles or reasons that explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc.
synonym
reason
What is the rationale behind these new exams?
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rationale
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