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rationalisieren
German → American English
American English
streamline
etwas so organisieren oder umbauen, dass es effizienter und kostengünstiger wird
Die Firma rationalisiert ihre Produktion, um Kosten zu senken.Use rationalisieren mainly in business, industry, or administration. It often means making processes, costs, or workflows more efficient, and can imply job cuts in company contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
Was bedeutet „rationalisieren“ auf Englisch?
„Rationalisieren“ means “to streamline,” “to rationalize,” or “to make more efficient,” depending on context.
Ist „rationalisieren“ dasselbe wie „vereinfachen“?
Not exactly. „Vereinfachen“ means “simplify,” while „rationalisieren“ usually means improving efficiency, often in work or production processes.
Wird „rationalisieren“ auch im Alltag benutzt?
Yes, but it is more common in business, economics, and technical contexts than in everyday conversation.
Kann „rationalisieren“ auch Entlassungen bedeuten?
Indirectly, yes. In a company context, it can refer to restructuring or cutting costs, which may include layoffs.