Formalization and Rationalization

Formalization

Formalization noun - The act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions).
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Rationalization and formalization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Formalization".

Rationalization

Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Formalization and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Formalization" with "Rationalization", this nouns are similar.

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