rationalization

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

1. Justification with reasonB2formal

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

   Racionalización (justificación razonada)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosalibiapologiadefenseexcuseexplanationjustificationrationalereasoningvindication

2. Psychological defense mechanismC1formal

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

   Racionalización (mecanismo de defensa)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosself-justification

3. Mathematical simplificationC2formalscientific

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

   Racionalización (en matemáticas)

   • 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.

4. Business efficiencyC1formalbusiness

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

   Racionalización empresarial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconsolidationmodernizationoptimizationreorganization

5. Systematic organizationB2formal

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

   racionalización (organización sistemática)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosorderingorganizationsystematization