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The underlying reasoning for a decision or belief.

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rationale

The proposal explained the rationale for moving the entrance.
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A student committee proposed moving its exhibition to a smaller room on the premise that less wall space would reduce preparation time. The rationale sounded practical, since the volunteers had only one afternoon to install the work.
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