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    RATIONALIZATION

    (noun)
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    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

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalisation
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    explanation
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    raison d'etre

    (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)
    rationalisation

    (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)
    rationalisation

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

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalisation

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

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    rationalisationsystematisationsystematization
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    organisationorganization
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    codificationformalisationformalization

    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
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    RATIONALIZATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

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    Starts RStarts RAStarts RATStarts RATI
    Ends NEnds ONEnds IONEnds TION
    Starts R & ends NStarts RA & ends NStarts R & ends ON

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