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rationale into
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "rationale into" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is unclear how to use it without additional context, as "rationale" typically refers to reasoning or justification, and "into" does not fit well with it. Example: "We need to translate our rationale into actionable steps."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(1)
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Exact Expressions
7 human-written examples
It's very difficult to inject any logic or rationale into the situation".
News & Media
There's almost certainly a methodology for exploring the science of kink – but if it threatens to challenge the sexual status quo, or inject some rationale into a debate about what kind of sex is acceptable, it's a safe bet that it won't be funded any time soon.
News & Media
Alternatively, if it is correct for such studies to not always require informed consent, this calls the abusive conduct-prevention rationale into question.
Science
But this time around the consultants are pulling their punches, careful not to get too negative too early for fear Marc Benioff will build some stupid Twitter rationale into his next marketing blitz.
News & Media
Justice O'Connor inserted this new rationale into the middle of her Grutter opinion inserted it unexpectedly and then abandoned it just as quickly to resume tracing the byways of diversity.
Science
Johnson put his legal rationale into practice by authorizing the execution of Anwar al-Awlaki, an American citizen and Al-Qaeda supporter who was killed by a drone strike in Yemen in September 2011.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
Taking these rationales into consideration, we conducted a feasibility study for adjuvant chemotherapy consisting of DOC plus CDDP followed by single agent long-term S-1 chemotherapy in patients with completely resected NSCLC (TORG 0809).
Science
After the initial coding processes had been performed, the quantitative data were exported for analysis and the qualitative data team worked as a group to review and categorize subject rationales into themes.
The ECFA/DESY Study of Physics and Detector for a Linear Collider is used as an example for the rationale going into the details.
However, to bring such a state, even under presumably more rationale leadership, into NATO would offer America no substantial security benefits: Tbilisi's contributions to U.S. missions to Afghanistan and Iraq were welcome but not worth a military guarantee against Moscow.
News & Media
It became clear from several country and expert presentations that due consideration should now be given to expanding the role of preventive treatment as a programmatic intervention with harm benefit and cost-effectiveness rationale taken into consideration in the different settings.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming to convey the integration of a rationale, consider using stronger verbs like "incorporate", "integrate", or "translate" for clarity. For example, "translate the rationale into actionable steps".
Common error
Avoid using "rationale into" as it can create confusion. Instead, clarify the action you're performing on the rationale. Are you translating it, incorporating it, or applying it? Ensure the verb clearly conveys the intended meaning.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "rationale into" generally functions as part of a larger construction where "rationale" serves as a noun, but the combination itself is grammatically awkward. Ludwig AI indicates that the construction is not correct.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
41%
Formal & Business
9%
Less common in
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "rationale into" is grammatically questionable and doesn't effectively convey its intended meaning. Ludwig AI marks this usage as incorrect. While it appears in both scientific and news contexts, consider alternative phrasings such as "incorporate rationale into" or "translate rationale into" for improved clarity and precision. Pay close attention to the verb you choose to ensure it accurately reflects the action performed on the rationale. Opting for more explicit and grammatically sound expressions will enhance the professionalism and understandability of your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
translate rationale into
Emphasizes the conversion of a rationale into a different form or action.
apply rationale to
Directly using the rationale to a context.
incorporate rationale into
Highlights the act of including a rationale as part of a larger whole.
embed rationale in
Highlights placing the rationale firmly within something.
integrate rationale within
Focuses on embedding a rationale within a framework or system.
infuse rationale into
Implies the introduction of a rationale to permeate or influence something.
develop a rationale within
Focuses on the development or refinement of a rationale within a given context.
weave rationale into
Suggests a subtle and interconnected integration of the rationale.
build a rationale for
Constructing the reasoning that supports something.
transfer rationale to
Emphasizes moving the rationale from one context to another.
FAQs
How can I use the word "rationale" correctly in a sentence?
Use "rationale" as a noun, typically followed by prepositions like "for" or "behind". For example, "The rationale for this decision is..." or "What's the rationale behind this choice?"
What can I say instead of "transform our rationale into"?
You can use alternatives like "convert our rationale to", "translate our rationale into", or "apply our rationale to" depending on the context.
Is it grammatically correct to say "rationale into"?
According to Ludwig, the phrase "rationale into" is not correct. Instead, use a verb that clearly indicates the action performed on the rationale, such as "incorporate rationale into" or "translate rationale into".
What's the difference between "rationale for" and "rationale behind"?
"Rationale for" is used to indicate the purpose or justification of something (e.g., "the rationale for the new policy"). "Rationale behind" is used to explore the reasons or motivations that led to something (e.g., "the rationale behind the decision").
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested