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    RATIONALISATION

    (noun)
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    There are 5 meanings of the word Rationalisation.

    Rationalisation - as a noun

    (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalization24

    The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalization24
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    explanation20
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    raison d'etre

    (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalization24

    The organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalization24

    Systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalization24systematisation20systematization29
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    organisation13organization22
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    codification20formalisation18formalization27

    Example Sentences

    "The company implemented a rationalisation plan to reduce costs."
    "The government announced a rationalisation of the tax system."
    "She presented a rationalisation for her decision to quit."
    "The rationalisation of the manufacturing process led to increased efficiency."
    "The layoffs were part of a rationalisation effort to streamline operations."
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    Is RATIONALISATION a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, rationalisation is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
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    RATIONALISATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

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    Starts RStarts RAStarts RATStarts RATI
    Ends NEnds ONEnds IONEnds TION
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