rationalization

• Nom 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.

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.

   Rationalisation (justification par la raison)

   • 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.

   Synonymesalibiapologiadefenseexcuseexplanationjustificationrationalereasoningvindication

2. Psychological defense mechanismC1formal

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

   Rationalisation (mécanisme de défense)

   • 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.

   Synonymesself-justification

3. Mathematical simplificationC2formalscientific

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

   Rationalisation (mathématiques)

   • 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.

   Rationalisation (organisation scientifique du travail)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsolidationmodernizationoptimizationreorganization

5. Systematic organizationB2formal

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

   rationalisation

   • 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.

   Synonymesorderingorganizationsystematization