rationalization
US /ˌræʃ.ən.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌræʃ.ən.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
1.
합리화, 정당화
the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate
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His excuse was a clear rationalization for his laziness.
그의 변명은 게으름에 대한 명백한 합리화였다.
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She offered a complex rationalization for her decision.
그녀는 자신의 결정에 대한 복잡한 합리화를 제시했다.
2.
합리화, 효율화
the reorganization of a company, process, or system to make it more efficient and logical
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The company underwent a major rationalization to cut costs.
회사는 비용 절감을 위해 대대적인 합리화를 거쳤다.
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The government proposed the rationalization of public services.
정부는 공공 서비스의 합리화를 제안했다.