Hledat
to rationalize
01
racionalizovat, zdůvodnit
to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives
Transitive: to rationalize an action or behavior
Example
Smokers often rationalize their habit by focusing on short-term stress relief rather than acknowledging long-term health risks.
The employee attempted to rationalize his unethical actions by claiming that everyone in the industry engages in similar practices.
Faced with a late project submission, he attempted to rationalize it by blaming external factors beyond his control.
02
racionalizovat, optimalizovat
to streamline or reorganize an organization or similar structure in order to improve productivity or reduce costs
Transitive: to rationalize a process or operation
Example
The factory rationalized its production line, removing outdated machinery and retraining workers.
Facing financial difficulties, the airline announced plans to rationalize its fleet.
The company decided to rationalize its manufacturing process by automating certain tasks.
03
racionalizovat, odstranit druhou odmocninu
(in mathematics) to remove radicals from the denominator of a fraction
Transitive: to rationalize a mathematical expression
Example
Sarah had to rationalize her denominator before adding the fractions together.
The engineer needed to rationalize the measurements to make precise calculations for the construction project.
In order to find the limit of the function, it was important to rationalize the expression to avoid indeterminate forms.
04
racionalizovat, organizovat logicky
to organize, explain, or adjust something in a logical or reasoned manner
Transitive: to rationalize sth
Example
The doctor rationalized the treatment plan, tailoring it to the patient 's specific medical needs and preferences.
She worked to rationalize her thoughts and emotions, striving for a clearer understanding of herself.
The psychologist helped the patient rationalize their fears, guiding them to recognize and address irrational thought patterns.
05
racionalizovat, optimalizovat
to make improvements aimed at increasing efficiency, coherence, and effectiveness of a system
Transitive: to rationalize a system
Example
The company rationalized its customer service procedures to ensure a more consistent experience for clients.
The school administration rationalized the curriculum to align with state standards.
To improve workflow efficiency, the manager rationalized the filing system.
Příklad
Smokers often rationalize their habit by focusing on short-term stress relief rather than acknowledging long-term health risks.
The employee attempted to rationalize his unethical actions by claiming that everyone in the industry engages in similar practices.
Faced with a late project submission, he attempted to rationalize it by blaming external factors beyond his control.
Rather than admitting a lack of motivation, he tried to rationalize his avoidance of exercise by pointing to a busy schedule.
After buying a luxury item, she tried to rationalize the expense by convincing herself it was a rare opportunity.
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