rationalization

A noun referring to the cognitive process of making something appear consistent with reason, or a defense mechanism that conceals true motivations, or the simplification of an expression in mathematics, or the organization of a business to increase efficiency, or systematic organization according to a rationale.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее когнитивный процесс приведения чего-либо в соответствие с разумом, или защитный механизм, скрывающий истинные мотивы, или упрощение выражения в математике, или организацию бизнеса для повышения эффективности, или систематическую организацию в соответствии с рациональным обоснованием.esSustantivo que designa el proceso cognitivo de dar una explicación lógica o razonable a algo, o un mecanismo de defensa que oculta los motivos reales, o la simplificación de una expresión en matemáticas, o la reorganización de una empresa para aumentar la eficiencia, o la organización sistemática según una justificación racional.frNom désignant le processus cognitif consistant à rendre quelque chose conforme à la raison, ou un mécanisme de défense masquant les véritables motifs, ou la simplification d'une expression en mathématiques, ou l'organisation d'une entreprise pour accroître l'efficacité, ou la mise en ordre systématique selon une justification rationnelle.deSubstantiv, das einen kognitiven Prozess bezeichnet, bei dem etwas als vernunftgemäß dargestellt wird, oder einen Abwehrmechanismus, der wahre Motive verbirgt, oder die Vereinfachung eines Ausdrucks in der Mathematik, oder die Organisation eines Unternehmens zur Effizienzsteigerung, oder eine systematische Ordnung nach rationalen Grundsätzen.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo cognitivo de tornar algo conforme à razão, ou um mecanismo de defesa que oculta motivos reais, ou a simplificação de uma expressão em matemática, ou a organização de uma empresa para aumentar a eficiência, ou a organização sistemática segundo uma justificativa racional.zh名词，指一种认知过程，将某事物归结为合乎理性或将其合理化；也指一种心理防御机制，用看似合理的理由掩盖真实动机；在数学中指化简表达式；在商业中指通过组织安排提高效率。arاسم يدل على عملية عقلية أو نفسية تجعل الشيء متوافقًا مع العقل أو تبدو له مبررات منطقية، أو آلية دفاعية يخفي بها الشخص دوافعه الحقيقية، أو تبسيط للتعبير في الرياضيات، أو إعادة تنظيم للعمل لزيادة الكفاءة، أو تنظيم منهجي وفق أساس عقلاني.

1. Justification with reason B2 formal

   The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason, often to justify actions or beliefs.

   • His rationalization for quitting the job was that he needed more time for his family.
   • She offered a rationalization for her decision that seemed logical but was not entirely honest.
   • The company's rationalization of the layoffs focused on cost-cutting measures.

   ruРационализацияesRacionalización (justificación razonada)frRationalisation (justification par la raison)deRationalisierungptRacionalizaçãozh合理化arتبرير

   المرادفات: alibiapologiadefenseexcuseexplanationjustificationrationalereasoningvindication

2. Psychological defense mechanism C1 formal

   A defense mechanism in psychology where true motivations are concealed by explaining actions and feelings in a non-threatening way.

   • His rationalization for being late was that traffic was terrible, but he had actually overslept.
   • She used rationalization to avoid admitting she was afraid of failure.
   • Rationalization can help people cope with guilt or anxiety.

   ruРационализацияesRacionalización (mecanismo de defensa)frRationalisation (mécanisme de défense)deRationalisierungptRacionalizaçãozh合理化arالتبرير

   المرادفات: self-justification

3. Mathematical simplification C2 formal scientific

   The simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing its value or roots.

   • The rationalization of the denominator made the fraction easier to work with.
   • Rationalization is a common technique in algebra to simplify expressions.
   • The student performed rationalization to solve the equation.

   ruРационализацияesRacionalización (en matemáticas)frRationalisation (mathématiques)deRationalisierungptRacionalizaçãozh有理化arتحرير من الجذور

4. Business efficiency C1 formal business

   The organization of a business according to scientific management principles to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

   • The rationalization of the production line led to significant cost savings.
   • The company underwent a rationalization process to streamline operations.
   • Rationalization often involves restructuring departments and eliminating redundancies.

   ruРационализацияesRacionalización empresarialfrRationalisation (organisation scientifique du travail)deRationalisierungptRacionalizaçãozh合理化arترشيد الأعمال

   المرادفات: consolidationmodernizationoptimizationreorganization

5. Systematic organization B2 formal

   The act of organizing something according to a system or rationale to make it more logical or efficient.

   • The rationalization of the filing system made it easier to find documents.
   • She proposed a rationalization of the team's workflow to improve productivity.
   • The rationalization of the curriculum helped students learn more effectively.

   ruРационализацияesracionalización (organización sistemática)frrationalisationdeRationalisierungptRacionalizaçãozh合理化arالتنظيم العقلاني

   المرادفات: orderingorganizationsystematization

• rationalizations plural form
• rationalizations' possessive plural form
• rationalization's possessive singular form