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normalization

 

[ ˈnɔːməlɪˌzeɪʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data processing

Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

Synonyms

optimization, organization, standardization

Examples of usage

  • Normalization helps in avoiding data anomalies.
  • By breaking data into smaller related tables, normalization reduces data redundancy.
  • Normalization ensures that each piece of data is stored only once.
  • Normalization helps in maintaining data consistency.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

Normalization refers to the process of adapting or adjusting to a situation to make it seem normal.

Synonyms

adaptation, adjustment, assimilation

Examples of usage

  • Adapting to a new culture involves normalization of behaviors and practices.
  • Normalization can help individuals cope with stress and anxiety.
  • Over time, normalization of a traumatic event can occur.
Context #3 | Verb

mathematics

To normalize means to adjust or scale a set of values to a common standard.

Synonyms

adjust, scale, standardize

Examples of usage

  • Before comparing the data, we need to normalize the values.
  • Normalizing the data allows for fair comparisons across different scales.

Translations

Translations of the word "normalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 normalização

🇮🇳 सामान्यीकरण

🇩🇪 Normalisierung

🇮🇩 normalisasi

🇺🇦 нормалізація

🇵🇱 normalizacja

🇯🇵 正規化 (せいきか)

🇫🇷 normalisation

🇪🇸 normalización

🇹🇷 normalizasyon

🇰🇷 정규화 (jeonggyuhwa)

🇸🇦 تطبيع

🇨🇿 normalizace

🇸🇰 normalizácia

🇨🇳 标准化 (biāozhǔnhuà)

🇸🇮 normalizacija

🇮🇸 stöðlun

🇰🇿 нормализациялау

🇬🇪 ნორმალიზაცია

🇦🇿 normallaşma

🇲🇽 normalización

Etymology

The term 'normalization' originated in the field of mathematics and was later adopted in various other disciplines such as data processing and psychology. In mathematics, normalization refers to adjusting values to a common standard, while in data processing, it involves organizing data to reduce redundancy. In psychology, normalization is about adapting to situations to make them seem normal, aiding individuals in coping with challenges and stress.

See also: abnormal, abnormality, normalcy, normality, normalize, normalizer, normally, paranormal, supernormal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,288, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.