The process or result of rationalizing, or expressing in rational terms.
Some rationalization of the language of his lectures is, of course, necessary.
The reorganization of a company or organization in order to improve its efficiency through the reallocation of resources and changes in its workforce.
It began with the familiar political motives of civil service rationalization and downsizing.
First attested in 1831. From French rationalisation, equivalent to rational + -ization or rationalize + -ation.
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