verb (v)

• structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  rationalize
  

  source: wordnet30
• defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  apologise, apologize, excuse, justify, rationalize
  

  source: wordnet30
• think rationally; employ logic or reason(verb.cognition)

  source: wordnet30
• remove irrational quantities from(verb.change)

  source: wordnet30
• weed out unwanted or unnecessary things(verb.change)

  Synonym:
  cut, prune, rationalize
  

  source: wordnet30