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rationalization

UK
/ˌræʃ.ə.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌræʃ.ən.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

rationalizationnoun
rationalizations
pl
The company implemented a rationalization of its production processes to increase efficiency.
Компания внедрила рационализацию своих производственных процессов для повышения эффективности.
Additional translations
оправдание
обоснование
Synonyms
justification
explanation
reasoning
defense
vindication
rationalizationadjective
UK
/ˌræʃ.ə.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌræʃ.ən.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "rationalization plan").

Definitions

rationalizationnoun
The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
His rationalization for missing the meeting was that he had a family emergency, but his colleagues were skeptical.
The process of reorganizing a company or industry to increase its efficiency.
The rationalization of the manufacturing process led to significant cost savings for the company.
Mathematics: the process of eliminating a radical or irrational number from the denominator of a fraction or expression.
Rationalization of the denominator simplified the algebraic fraction.
rationalizationadjective
Relating to or involved in rationalization, especially of costs, procedures, or structures.
The committee endorsed a rationalization program to streamline operations.
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