rationale

justificación, fundamento

Razones que explican por qué se tomó una decisión o se hizo algo.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: the rationale for something (She explained the rationale for the new policy.); the rationale behind something (What is the rationale behind this decision?)

Sinónimos: reasoning, justification, explanation

Expresiones frecuentes: rationale for something, underlying rationale, clear rationale