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rationalization collapse: the organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency; (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation; the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason; (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening

functioning collapse: performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"

photometry collapse: measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity)

method collapse: a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

intangibility collapse: the quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch

monograph collapse: a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject

term paper collapse: a composition intended to indicate a student's progress during a school term

test pilot collapse: a pilot hired to fly experimental airplanes through maneuvers designed to test them

pneumatics collapse: the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases

dissertation collapse: a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

schedule collapse: an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur; plan for an activity or event; "I've scheduled a concert next week"; make a schedule; plan the time and place for events; "I scheduled an exam for this afternoon"

supernaturalism collapse: the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces; a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding

aeromechanics collapse: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow

explore collapse: examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes; examine minutely; travel to or penetrate into; "explore unknown territory in biology"

exploration collapse: to travel for the purpose of discovery; a careful systematic search; a systematic consideration; "he called for a careful exploration of the consequences"

foresight collapse: providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

action collapse: something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"; the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field; "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds"; "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible"; an act by a government body or supranational organization; "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"; "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"; "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves"; the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action"; the trait of being active and energetic and forceful; "a man of action"; the series of events that form a plot; "his novels always have a lot of action"; the state of being active; "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action"; institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; "He was warned that the district attorney would process him"; "She actioned the company for discrimination"

investigate collapse: conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"; investigate scientifically; "Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese"

inquisition collapse: a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals); a former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy

space walk collapse: any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew

radio station collapse: station for the production and transmission of radio broadcasts

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