Rationale and Target

Rationale

Rationale noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Target and rationale are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Target" instead a noun "Rationale".

Target noun - A person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule.

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Rationale and target are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationale" instead a noun "Target".

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

good	good rationale	good target
particular	particular rationale	particular target
better	better rationale	better target
common	common rationale	common target
Other adjectives: perfect, original, obvious, actual, real, potential, main, easy, important, possible, final, different.

The old one-handed handgun firing stance◊ was developed from pistol dueling, with the stance using the rationale of presenting as little of a target to the opposition as possible.

Source: Firing One-Handed

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