v.
1.structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
2.defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
3.think rationally
4.remove irrational quantities from
5.weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Idiom of the Day
take out (someone) or take (someone) out
to go on a date with someone
I finally had a chance to take out the new woman from my class last week.