American Dictionary
Definition rationalization in American English
rationalization noun
[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌræʃ(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
1
an attempt to rationalize behavior that does not seem reasonable or appropriate
Example
She's always looking for rationalizations for the way she feels.
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2
the process of rationalizing an organization
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