Rationalisation vs. Downsizing — What's the Difference?

(British spelling) rationalization

To reduce in number or size

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening

To dismiss or lay off from work

The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason

To make in a smaller size

(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation

To simplify (one's life, for instance), as by reducing the number of one's possessions.

The organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency

To become smaller in size by reductions in personnel or assets

Systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale

To live in a simpler way, especially by moving into a smaller residence.

Present participle of downsize

An act in which a company downsizes or is downsized

Miniaturization

(automotive) Reducing engine's capacity at same power or increasing engine's power without increasing capacity

The reduction of expeditures and personnel in order to become financial stable; - of businesses.

The reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable