rationalization
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/ˌræʃnələˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌræʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
The process of finding a good reason for something that seems strange or difficult to understand.
After getting a parking ticket, he tried to rationalize it by saying he was late for an important meeting.
他试图通过说他迟到了一个重要会议来为自己的停车罚单找理由。
Making changes to a system or business to work more efficiently and save money.
The company underwent rationalization, which led to cost savings and improved productivity.
公司进行了合理化改革,这导致了成本节约和生产率提高。