to have a rationale vs to put a rationale

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'To have a rationale' is commonly used to indicate possessing a reason or justification for something, while 'to put a rationale' is used when explaining or providing a rationale for a decision or action.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

to have a rationale

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate possessing a reason or justification for something.

This phrase is used to express that there is a reason or justification behind a decision, action, or belief.

Examples:

It's important to have a rationale for your choices.
She always has a rationale for her decisions.

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Now, we have a rationale for that.
This is a rationale that shifts responsibility for protection onto the individual.
A rationale should be provided for the collection schedules.
A rationale for using other species should be provided.
A rationale for using other strains or species should be provided.
Bring more money to the firm, and they won't have a rationale to fire you.
That everyday reality of the dealing room is disturbing because it derives from a rationale from which the long-term necessities of economic life are practically absent.
I'm admittedly looking for a rationale that would allow Doctor McKay to continue his very important work.
This text is consistent with a rationale that we wish to see applied in all areas: a policy of sustainable development.
There is also a rationale for such measures applying to the provision of health services, especially when new communication technologies allow controversial practices such as e-doctor consultations.
A rationale should be provided for the chosen route and method of administration.
A rationale should be provided when using an exposure duration of less than 6 hours per day.
A rationale should be provided as to why no second dose level has been included.
If studies show that the active substance or relevant metabolites or breakdown products are not taken up by the crop, a rationale shall be given.
See, there's the beginning of a rationale which I think José Dolores... could make public without too much shame.
The measures concerning France - including the MBO - were part of a rationale of controlled, socially responsible disengagement, allowing more than 2300 jobs to be saved.
If she's using the relationship as a rationale to try to change things -
I'm not saying that there's not a rationale for being opposed to foie gras.
The underlying aims and principles of the Community framework for services of general economic interest reflect a rationale that is based essentially on models of economic performance.
All those aspects should be part of a rationale, a discourse and a contribution which the European Union should bring to human rights.

Alternatives:

to possess a rationale
to provide a rationale
to offer a rationale
to present a rationale
to explain the rationale

to put a rationale

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when explaining or providing a rationale for a decision or action.

This phrase is used when someone is articulating or presenting the reasons behind a decision, action, or belief.

Examples:

He needs to put a rationale behind his proposal.
The report puts a rationale for the new policy.

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Notwithstanding the economic rationale put forward by the Italian authorities, the transfer of the assets (the power plant) from NGP to Fri-El Acerra did not take place in full observance of the rules.
We need to put a guard on this room.
Nice to put a face to the reputation.
Maybe I don't want to put a pin in it.
That's an interesting place to put a bow on a pregnant girl.
Sorry to put a stain on your portfolio.
I've had to put a question mark on it.
I'm sanctioned by the constitution to put a bullet in your head.
So, we have to put a shift in.
Tell him to put a swastika on his head.
Now would be the perfect opportunity to put a bug in my room.
We have to put a stop to this.
It is however necessary to put a time limit on conditional approval.
Which is why we need to put a tail on Rafael.
Falcone wants you to put a bullet in his head.
I meant to put a bicycle chain on one of the bikes.
Nice to put a face with the name.
I have to put a guard on her room.
I'd like to put a three-bedroom house on boardwalk.
I want you to put a transfer request in for me.

Alternatives:

to provide a rationale
to explain the rationale
to present a rationale
to articulate a rationale
to justify with a rationale

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to have a rationale vs to put a rationale