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December 18, 2021

Word of the Day: Rationale

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Word of the Day : December 18, 2021

rationale \rash-uh-NAL\ noun

What It Means

A rationale is an explanation or reason for something said or done.

// Senators who opposed the bill were questioned by media to uncover their rationale for voting against it.

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Aired December 18, 2021

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