rationalization

//ˌræʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

rationalizationSingular
rationalizationsPlural
1

The process of constructing a logical justification for a decision or action that was originally made for different, often unconscious, reasons.

His explanation for buying the expensive car was just a rationalization for his impulsive decision.

2

The reorganization of a business or system to make it more efficient or logical.

The rationalization of the company's operations led to significant cost savings.

3

In mathematics, the process of eliminating radicals from an expression.

Rationalization of the denominator is a common technique in algebra.

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