rationalization in Chinese
rationalization in Chinese is 合理化 — rationalization means the act of explaining something in logical terms, or the explanation that results.
rationalization in Chinese
合理化
Pronounced: hé lǐ huà
(now, rare) The process or result of rationalizing, or expressing in rational terms.
What does "rationalization" mean?
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noun The act of explaining something in logical terms, or the explanation that results.
"Some rationalization of the language of his lectures is, of course, necessary."
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noun An explanation given for why someone acted as they did, or why something happened.
"Her self-flagellating rationalization for the theft was mostly ignored by the jury."
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noun The restructuring of a business to make it run more efficiently, often by changing how resources and staff are used.
"It began with the familiar political motives of civil service rationalization and downsizing."
- noun An excuse that hides someone's real reason for doing something behind a more acceptable one.
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rationalization in a sentence
- Some rationalization of the language of his lectures is, of course, necessary.
- Her self-flagellating rationalization for the theft was mostly ignored by the jury.
- It began with the familiar political motives of civil service rationalization and downsizing.
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What is "rationalization" in Chinese?
"rationalization" in Chinese is 合理化. rationalization means: The act of explaining something in logical terms, or the explanation that results.
How do you pronounce 合理化?
"rationalization" in Chinese is 合理化, pronounced "hé lǐ huà".
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