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Meanings of rationalization in English
Systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale.
Related terms
A psychological defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.
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The control group used more identification and rationalization, classified as immature defenses.
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This interpretation allows for the successful rationalization of the existing experimental data.
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The tendency of the Greeks in classical times was all towards rationalization.
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No amount of rationalization about the greater good would totally salve her conscience.
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Defensiveness and rationalization give way to learning and truth and growth.
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That rationalization, horribly, had come to Hamilton only after the fact.
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I hear what you're saying, but it sounds like a rationalization.
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It was a decent rationalization that worked most of the time.
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When Offred confronts the Commander about Emily's mutilation, he offers a chilling rationalization.
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It was more of a rationalization for what he did next.
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And meanwhile, people who already have power will come up with every possible rationalization.
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It was a good rationalization, but it wasn't fooling anyone.
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On the other hand, perhaps that's all confabulation and rationalization.
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This rationalization started him down a path of moral ambiguity.
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Lawyer will come up with every needed excuse or rationalization.
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It's just a made-up rationalization and not the real thing.
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