racionalizar

v. rationalize, invent possible reasons for an action which are not the true reasons

v. rationalize, invent possible reasons for an action which are not the true reasons

= rationalise [rationalize, -USA], streamline, slim down.
Ex: Until we have such a code the best we can do is to try to develop some logical principles, to try to rationalize the existing headings.
Ex: In the field of cataloguing he streamlined the cataloguing process and secured an international reputation with his cataloguing code and subject headings list.
Ex: The abundance of book types and titles makes display and merchandising increasingly difficult; some booksellers are dealing with this by slimming down or cutting out certain categories.
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* racionalizar las operaciones = streamline + operations.