ごうりか

合理化
rationalization
rationalize

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ごうりか【合理化】

rationalization; streamlining; (a) reorganization; improving [increasing] efficiency; (a) tightening-up 《of production》.

～する rationalize; make 《it》 more rational [reasonable, efficient]; streamline; reorganize; improve 《production》; make improvements.

●自分の非行を合理化しようとする justify [rationalize] one's own bad behavior; find reasons to justify one's misconduct.

●産業の合理化 industrial rationalization [streamlining]; the rationalization of (an) industry; making (an) industry more efficient; increasing industrial efficiency

・企業[経営, 産業, 生産]の合理化 streamlining [rationalizing, rationalization of] an enterprise [management, (an) industry, production]

・流通[物流]の合理化 streamlining [rationalizing, rationalization of] distribution; improving distribution.

●合理化の努力 efforts to rationalize [streamline]; streamlining efforts.

●合理化を進める further [promote, go forward with] rationalization [streamlining].

合理化案[計画] a reorganization [rationalization] plan; a plan for increased efficiency.

合理化運動 a campaign to improve efficiency [for rationalization].

合理化カルテル a rationalization cartel.