normalization

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normalization

[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] UK
[ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] UK
/ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US
/ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US
[ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] Australia
[ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] Australia

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From normal + -ization or normalize + -ation.

noun normalizations · normalisation

countable, uncountable Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality. In the writings of Banfield, Wilson, and the New Progressives, the present-oriented, the wicked and the disorderly are portrayed as being abnormal―as being in need of normalization, control, and supervision. This makes it a lot easier for the rest of us […] to accept the aggressive policing and hars
countable, uncountable Standardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations.
countable, uncountable In relational database design, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing, by eliminating redundancy. Meronym: atomization
countable, uncountable Process of establishing normal diplomatic relations between two countries. Following the line pursued in recent months by President Mubarak, Mr. Ali said he was confident the peace treaty between the two former foes would presist^([sic]) and "create a good atmosphere for normalizations of relations in the coming months and years."
countable, uncountable Globalization, the process of making a worldwide normal and dominant model of production and consumption.
countable, uncountable Normalized production.
countable, uncountable Sharing or enforcement of standard policies.
countable, uncountable A process whereby artificial and unwanted norms of behaviour and models of behaviour are made to seem natural and wanted, through propaganda, influence, imitation and conformity.
countable, uncountable The process of removing statistical error in repeated measured data.

proper noun normalisation

Peace efforts and treaties between the Arab League and Israel. See Arab–Israeli normalization.

Thesaurus

Closest in meaning: standardization, regularization, normalisation, regularisation, standardisation, standardize, standard, standardise, standardized, normalcy, standards, normality, normal, nature, rehabilitation, trivialisation

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noun any process that makes something more normal or regular

Español	normalización
日本語	正常化 seijōka, 正規化 seikika, ノーマライゼーション nōmaraizēshon
中文	正常化 zhèngchánghuà, 正規化 /正规化 zhèngguīhuà
हिन्दी	सामान्यीकरण sāmānyīkraṇ
Português	normalização, normatização
Français	normalisation
Deutsch	Normalisierung
Italiano	normalizzazione
Ελληνικά	κανονικοποίηση kanonikopoíisi
Română	normalizare
Русский	нормализа́ция normalizácija
Tiếng Việt	sự thông thường hoá
עברית	נרמול nirmúl, נוֹרְמָלִיזָצְיָה normalizátsya

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@misc{normalization_2026,
  title = {normalization},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/normalization},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}