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rationalizing

/ˈræʃənəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈræʃnəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

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verb

Rationalisieren, vernünftiger machen

To make something rational or more rational.

Examples :

"The company is rationalizing its production process to reduce costs and improve efficiency. "

Das Unternehmen rationalisiert seinen Produktionsprozess, um die Kosten zu senken und die Effizienz zu steigern.

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verb

Rechtfertigen, verharmlosen

To justify an immoral act, or illogical behaviour. “The process of thought by which one justifies a discreditable act, and by which one offers to oneself and the world a better motive for one's action than the true motive”

Examples :

"He was rationalizing cheating on the test by saying everyone else was doing it too, and he needed a good grade to get into college. "

Er rechtfertigte das Schummeln beim Test, indem er sagte, alle anderen würden es auch tun, und er brauche eine gute Note, um aufs College zu kommen.

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verb

Rationalisieren

To remove radicals, without changing the value of an expression or the roots of an equation.

Examples :

"The math student was carefully rationalizing the denominator of the fraction to make it easier to work with. "

Der Mathematikstudent rationalisierte sorgfältig den Nenner des Bruchs, um die Arbeit zu erleichtern.

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verb

Rationalisieren, modernisieren

To structure something along modern, efficient and systematic lines, or according to scientific principles. This often includes eliminating duplication and grouping like or similar items.

Examples :

"The company is rationalizing its product line by reducing the number of similar items and focusing on its bestsellers. "

Das Unternehmen rationalisiert seine Produktlinie, indem es die Anzahl ähnlicher Artikel reduziert und sich auf seine Bestseller konzentriert.

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noun

Rationalisierung

The act of one who rationalizes.

Examples :

"Her constant rationalizing of her late arrivals to work didn't change the fact that she was always late. "

Ihre ständige Rationalisierung ihrer Verspätungen zur Arbeit änderte nichts an der Tatsache, dass sie immer zu spät kam.

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