RATIONALIZATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Rationalization.
Rationalization - as a noun
The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
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rationalisation15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
explanation20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
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rationalisation15(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation
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rationalisation15The organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalisation15Systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rationalisation15systematisation20systematization29Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organisation13organization22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His justification for not attending the meeting was just a rationalization."
"She used rationalization to convince herself that buying the expensive dress was necessary."
"The employee's explanation was nothing more than a rationalization for his poor performance."
"He was skilled at coming up with rationalizations to avoid taking responsibility for his actions."
"Her decision to eat the entire cake was a rationalization to reward herself after a long day."
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Is RATIONALIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rationalization is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATIONALIZATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is RATIONALIZATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rationalization is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATIONALIZATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is RATIONALIZATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rationalization is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATIONALIZATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.
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