Synonyms for rationalization
ra·tio·nal·iza·tion

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1. rationalization, rationalisationnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   rationalisation, systematisation, systematization

2. rationalization, rationalisationnoun

   (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:
   rationalisation, systematisation, systematization

3. rationalization, rationalisationnoun

   (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:
   rationalisation, systematisation, systematization

4. rationalization, rationalisationnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   rationalisation, systematisation, systematization

5. systematization, systematisation, rationalization, rationalisationnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   rationalisation, systematisation, systematization

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1. • Defense Mechanism
   • Explanation
   • Math
   • Organization
   • Psychiatry
   • Simplification

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1. List of paraphrases for "rationalization":

   streamlining, rationalisation, rationalizing, rationalize, streamline, streamlined, rationalized, rationalising, downsizing

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1. Erik Prince:

   My advice on Qasem Soleimani -RSB- was correct in 2015 as was my plan for 2018 for rationalization in Afghanistan, the President knows the current Afghan paradigm is fatally flawed. I hope The President soon listens to different voices there too.

2. Gandolfo - (RJ Intindola):

   Not all who betray feel guilt and remorse. They often proclaim the betrayed deserved the punishment for past actions. A rationalization intended to ensnare the ignorant and offer warrant. Remember. The betrayer was either attempting to gain something for themselves, or to inflict pain upon you; or both.

3. Roger Stone:

   I don't offer any rationalization or excuse or justification. This is just a stupid lack of judgment.

4. Credit Suisse analyst Christian Buss:

   With these stores making up less than 5 percent of GPS's owned fleet, we feel like more attention should be focused on rationalization in North America where the company owns 2,600-plus stores.

5. Matt Hawkins:

   The large public cannabis companies were overvalued. This is a come-back-to-Earth rationalization.