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    ra·tion·al·i·za·tion
    /ˌraSHənləˈzāSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate: "most people are prone to self-deceptive rationalization"
    • 2. the action of making a company, process, or industry more efficient, especially by dispensing with superfluous personnel or equipment: British "the London dockers struggle to preserve their jobs against ruthless rationalization"

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  2. Rationalization definition: the act or process of ascribing ones actions, opinions, etc., to causes that seem reasonable and valid but are actually unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less complimentary ones. See examples of RATIONALIZATION used in a sentence.

  3. The meaning of RATIONALIZATION is the act, process, or result of rationalizing : a way of describing, interpreting, or explaining something (such as bad behavior) that makes it seem proper, more attractive, etc.. How to use rationalization in a sentence.

  4. RATIONALIZATION definition: 1. an attempt to find reasons for behaviour, decisions, etc., especially your own: 2. the process…. Learn more.

  5. the act or process of eliminating radicals from an equation or expression: Rationalization will make calculation easier, as the denominator will now be an integer instead of a radical.

  6. Rationalization means organizing something into a logically coherent system. Factory organization is often rationalized to make it as efficient as possible. Sometimes rationalization means a way someone justifies their action.

  7. Jun 25, 2022 · Rationalization is the reorganization of a company in order to increase its operating efficiency. This sort of reorganization may lead to an expansion or reduction in...

  8. Rationalization definition: the act or process of ascribing ones actions, opinions, etc., to causes that seem reasonable and valid but are actually unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less complimentary ones. See examples of RATIONALIZATION used in a sentence.

  9. noun. /ˌræʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/. /ˌræʃnələˈzeɪʃn/. ( British English also rationalisation) [uncountable, countable] the act of finding or trying to find a logical reason to explain why somebody thinks, behaves, etc. in a way that is difficult to understand.

  10. Rationalization is a defense mechanism in which people justify difficult or unacceptable feelings with seemingly logical reasons and explanations.

  11. Apr 25, 2023 · Rationalization involves justifying behaviors, thoughts, or feelings using logical explanations. While such explanations sound reasonable, they disguise unacceptable thoughts and don't accurately depict a person’s true feelings and motivations.