rationalize verb
also British rationalise /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/ rationalizes; rationalized; rationalizing
also British rationalise /ˈræʃənəˌlaɪz/ rationalizes; rationalized; rationalizing
Learner's definition of RATIONALIZE
1
: to think about or describe something (such as bad behavior) in a way that explains it and makes it seem proper, more attractive, etc.对…进行合理解释;为…辩解 [+ object]
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2
[+ object] chiefly British : to find ways to make (something, such as an industry, a company, etc.) waste less time, effort, and money使合理化;对…进行合理化改革 — rationalization
also British rationalisation /ˌræʃənələˈzeɪʃən/ Brit /ˌræʃənəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun, plural rationalizations [count, noncount]