Rationalisation and Reasoning

Rationalisation

Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Reasoning and rationalisation are semantically related in rationalization topic. In some cases you can use "Reasoning" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

Reasoning

Reasoning noun - The thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems.

Rationalisation and reasoning are semantically related in rationalization topic. You can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Reasoning".

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