rationalization
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
- No amount of rationalization could justify his actions.
- (British English) the act of making changes to a business, system, etc. in order to make it more efficient, especially by spending less money
- a need for rationalization of the industry
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