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normalize

 

[ ˈnɔːməlʌɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in data processing

To transform data into a standard format or structure.

Synonyms

homogenize, regularize, standardize

Examples of usage

  • We need to normalize the data before running the analysis.
  • The first step is to normalize the data from different sources.
Context #2 | Verb

in social context

To make or declare some situation, behavior, or relationship socially acceptable or conventional.

Synonyms

accept, endorse, legitimize

Examples of usage

  • The movement aims to normalize LGBTQ rights.
  • The goal is to normalize conversations about mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "normalize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 normalizar

🇮🇳 सामान्य करना

🇩🇪 normalisieren

🇮🇩 menormalkan

🇺🇦 нормалізувати

🇵🇱 normalizować

🇯🇵 正規化する (せいきかする)

🇫🇷 normaliser

🇪🇸 normalizar

🇹🇷 normalleştirmek

🇰🇷 정상화하다 (jeongsanghwahada)

🇸🇦 تطبيع

🇨🇿 normalizovat

🇸🇰 normalizovať

🇨🇳 规范化 (guīfànhuà)

🇸🇮 normalizirati

🇮🇸 staðla

🇰🇿 нормализациялау

🇬🇪 ნორმალიზება

🇦🇿 normallaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 normalizar

Etymology

The word 'normalize' originated from the Latin word 'normalis', meaning 'made according to a rule'. It first appeared in English in the mid-19th century. The concept of normalization has been widely used in various fields, including mathematics, psychology, and sociology.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,949, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.