rationalization >> raʃ(ə)n(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
Definition: [noun] the action of attempting to explain or justify behaviour or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
Example: most people are prone to self-deceptive rationalization
Definition: [noun] the action of making a company, process, or industry more efficient, especially by dispensing with superfluous personnel or equipment.
Example: the London dockers struggle to preserve their jobs against ruthless rationalization
Definition: [noun] the process of converting a function or expression to a rational form.