rationalization

The word “rationalization” has 6 syllables: ra-tion-al-i-za-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌræʃəˌnælɪˈzeɪʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for rationalization?

In the thesaurus, “rationalization” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for rationalization along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for rationalization

Meanings of rationalization

  • noun
    1. The process, or result of rationalizing.
    2. A statement of one's motives, or of the causes of some event.
    3. A reorganization of a company or organization in order to improve its efficiency.
    4. The concealment of true motivation in some non-threatening way.
    5. The simplification of an expression without changing its value.

Example Sentences

  • His rationalization for the mistake didn't convince anyone.
  • The company’s rationalization of its workforce caused a lot of concern.
  • She offered a detailed rationalization for why she made that decision.
  • The rationalization of the policy changes took several months to complete.
  • He used a flimsy rationalization to justify his actions during the meeting.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to rationalization, such as: accounting, argument, case, explanation, guise, justification, pretence.

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