rationalisation (Meaning)

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rationalisation (n)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening

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

(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation

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

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

Synonyms & Antonyms of rationalisation

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rationalisation Sentence Examples

  1. The rationalisation of the complex number gave us a more simplified form.
  2. The company's decision to outsource production was met with rationalisations of cost-effectiveness.
  3. The government's rationalisation of education policies aimed to improve efficiency and equity.
  4. Rationalisation of emotions can help us make more logical decisions.
  5. The therapist guided the patient through a rationalisation of their beliefs.
  6. The rationalisation of the evidence led to a clear understanding of the situation.
  7. The manager's rationalisation of the employee's absence was met with skepticism.
  8. The rationalisation of the system allowed for better organisation and flow.
  9. The rationalisation of the decision-making process helped eliminate biases.
  10. The rationalisation of the investment led to a positive return on investment.

FAQs About the word rationalisation

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening, the cognit

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The rationalisation of the complex number gave us a more simplified form.

The company's decision to outsource production was met with rationalisations of cost-effectiveness.

The government's rationalisation of education policies aimed to improve efficiency and equity.

Rationalisation of emotions can help us make more logical decisions.