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.
주차 위반으로 낸돈을 받고, 중요한 회의에 늦었으므로 이를 합리화하려고 했다.
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.
회사는 합리화를 진행하여 비용 절감과 생산성 향상에 이르렀다.