rationale

Begründung

Die Gründe, die erklären, warum eine Entscheidung getroffen oder etwas getan wurde.

In einfachem Englisch: The reasons that explain why a decision was made or an action was taken.

• What is the rationale for this change?
• He explained the rationale behind his decision.
• The report gives a clear rationale for closing the factory.

So benutzt man es: the rationale for something (She explained the rationale for the new policy.); the rationale behind something (What is the rationale behind this decision?)

Synonyme: reasoning, justification, explanation

Häufige Wendungen: rationale for something, underlying rationale, clear rationale