normalize

verb
UK: /ˈnɔːməlaɪz/
US: /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

  1. To make something normal or standard.

    1. We need to normalize the process so it is easier to follow.
    2. The software helps normalize data from different sources into a unified format, improving analysis.

  2. To make something seem acceptable or usual, even if it is not.

    1. Don't normalize bad behavior.
    2. The media should not normalize violence by constantly showing it without proper context.

  3. To adjust something to a common scale, allowing comparison.

    1. You need to normalize the data before comparing it.
    2. Researchers often normalize test scores to account for variations in difficulty across different administrations.

  4. To treat someone as if they are normal and not different, even if they have a disability or other difference.

    1. We should normalize people with disabilities.
    2. The organization aims to normalize the experience of refugees, ensuring they have access to basic services and opportunities.

Synonyms

standardize regularize equalize adjust conform acclimate
normalize adjective

  1. Having been brought to a normal or standard condition.

    1. The normalized data is now ready.
    2. After the adjustments, the normalized results showed a clear trend that was previously obscured.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "normalize" in English means: To make something normal or standard., To make something seem acceptable or usual, even if it is not., To adjust something to a common scale, allowing comparison., To treat someone as if they are normal and not different, even if they have a disability or other difference..

The phonetic transcription of "normalize" is /ˈnɔːməlaɪz/ in British English and /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "normalize": standardize, regularize, equalize, adjust, conform, acclimate.

Example usage of "normalize": "We need to normalize the process so it is easier to follow.". More examples on the page.