rationale
noun/ˌræʃəˈnæl/
Frequency rank: #7,414 most common English word
Meaning
the set of reasons or logical basis for a course of action or belief.
Example sentence
The manager explained the rationale behind the new company policy to her team.
Synonyms & related words
- reasoning
- justification
- basis
- explanation
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