rationale
Pronunciation: [ˌræʃ.ɪˈnɑːl]
Word
Context: “reasoning”
(noun) the explanation or reason behind why someone does something. It's like when you want to know why a friend made a choice, and they tell you their thoughts about it.
Example
The rationale for the new school rules is to keep everyone safe and focused.
Example
There was no clear rationale for why the trip was canceled, leaving everyone confused.
Example
What is the rationale behind your decision to study at this school?
Context: “decision-making”
(noun) the thinking or reasoning that leads someone to a decision. Think of it as why someone picked one thing over another, like choosing a game to play.
Example
Her rationale for choosing the science project was based on her love for experiments.
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Without a rationale for his choice, no one understood why he picked that option.
Example
Can you share the rationale for choosing this particular topic for your presentation?
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