Antonyms for rationalizationra·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

How to use rationalization in a sentence?

1. 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.

2. Christopher Wong:

   Management is continuing with their rationalization process and no unprofitable sacred cows have been left untouched.

3. Stephen Xenakis:

   Military clinicians, particularly senior medical officers, justify participation in interrogations and force-feeding by asserting that the patient they’re responsible for is the nation and government and not the individual they are supposed to be helping, this assertion, or rationalization, absolutely violates all principles of clinical medicine and healthcare.

4. 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.

5. Roger Stone:

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

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