Definitions

1. verb

to make or show a decision based on reason or logic

“The manager tried to rationate her anger and address the issue calmly.”

2. verb

to provide or allocate something in proportion to need or requirements

“The government rationated food and water to the refugees after the disaster.”

3. noun

a decision or action based on reason or logic

“Her rationate for turning down the job was the long commute.”