la ratio (delle regole)
English translation: the logic (behind, or underlying regulations, or the rules)
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ratio Explanation: L'espressione inglese aspect ratio indica il rapporto fra la larghezza e l'altezza di una figura bidimensionale In communications (radio and tele) in Italian the word ratio is used quite often to mean the ratio between the width and hieght of a bi-dimensional figure...... |
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the logic (behind, or underlying regulations, or the rules) Explanation: I suspect it is the latin (especially considering the feminine article) term that is often used in Italian. |
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rationale Explanation: Another option: the rationale behind the rules |
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