Vocabulary
Rationale
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.
Urdu meaning
وجوہات کا بیان، عقلی، برہان
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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It is not for any third party to cast aspersions on Pakistan`s decisions regarding how best to protect itself and its interests, especially when such concerns are not underpinned by any rationale or sound reasoning.
Dawn Editorials —
Pakistan`s right
— 2026-03-20
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Trump`s own shiftingmotivations in pursuing this war may be a muddled mix of strategic confusion and primitive instincts, but its objective rationale is clear: to make the world safe for Israeli war crimes and apartheid.
Dawn Editorials —
The arrogance of Trump`s America
— 2026-03-13
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Policy execution suffers from delays and cost overruns that undermine the e conomic rationale of public projeet s.
Dawn Editorials —
Software for growth
— 2026-02-05
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Given the strong rationale highlighted for making this policy shift, it is expected that appropriate action will be taken.
Dawn Editorials —
Search for legality
— 2026-01-23
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The land and assets of the ICCBS are reportedly worth billions, and there must be a solid rationale for separating the institute.
Dawn Editorials —
KU institute
— 2025-12-06
Synonyms
reason(s), reasoning, thinking, (logical) basis, logic, grounds, sense, principle, theory
Antonyms
discouragement., proof, reality
Curator example
“he explained the rationale behind the change”
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