VERB

rationalisieren/ʁat͡si̯onaliˈziːʁən/to rationalize; to streamline; to make more efficient

rationalisieren is a German verb that means to rationalize, to streamline, or to make more efficient. It is pronounced /ʁat͡si̯onaliˈziːʁən/.

Definitions

1.to make processes, production, or operations more efficient and cost-effective, often by eliminating unnecessary elements(business, economics)

a.to reorganize to increase efficiency, often involving job cuts or improved workflows

Das Unternehmen möchte die Produktion rationalisieren, um Kosten zu sparen.—The company wants to streamline production in order to save costs.

2.to simplify and arrange in a more logical, effective way(general)

a.to bring order and logic to a system or process

Die Verwaltung wurde umfassend rationalisiert.—The administration was comprehensively rationalized.

Frequently asked questions

What does "rationalisieren" mean in English?
"rationalisieren" means to rationalize, to streamline, or to make more efficient. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "rationalisieren"?
"rationalisieren" is pronounced /ʁat͡si̯onaliˈziːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "rationalisieren"?
"rationalisieren" is a verb in German.

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