rationalize

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It seems that Google's stock gyrated wildly near the close of trading in entirely inexplicable ways that seem impossible to rationalize, and all this despite enormous volume traded.

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  1. transitive verb To make rational.
  2. transitive verb To interpret from a rational standpoint.
  3. transitive verb To devise self-satisfying but incorrect reasons for (one's behavior): "Many shoppers still rationalize luxury purchases as investments” (Janice Castro).
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  • So then you have to decide, rationalize, and come to conclusions on how the DESIGNER has COMMUNICATED his PURPOSE. —  Home
  • It is also a good time for CIOs to review, rationalize, and evolve their outsourcing programs.
  • It seems that Google's stock gyrated wildly near the close of trading in entirely inexplicable ways that seem impossible to rationalize, and all this despite enormous volume traded. —  Oddhead Blog
  • What I was trying to rationalize is their method of getting the five best posts. —  reyna elena dot com
  • Only other politicians 'special interests are called' special interests 'by Barack Obama, whose world-class ability to rationalize is his most frightening skill. —  Booker Rising
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