Which term means reason; explanation?

• A. Rationale
• B. Precaution
• C. Primary
• D. Preexisting

Answer: (A)

Rationale is the word that expresses the reason or explanation behind a belief, action, or conclusion. It answers why something is done or why a decision is made. For example, the rationale for updating the policy is to improve safety and reduce errors. Precaution refers to safety steps taken to prevent harm, Primary means first in order or importance, and Preexisting means existing before a given time. Because rationale specifically denotes the underlying reasoning or explanation, it is the best fit here.