normalize

nor·mal·ize

transitive verb \ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz\

nor·mal·izednor·mal·iz·ing

Definition of NORMALIZE

1

: to make conform to or reduce to a norm or standard

2

: to make normal (as by a transformation of variables)

3

: to bring or restore (as relations between countries) to a normal condition

— nor·mal·iz·able \-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective

— nor·mal·i·za·tion \ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Examples of NORMALIZE

1. The drug normalizes heart function.
2. The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.
3. It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize.

First Known Use of NORMALIZE

1865

Related to NORMALIZE

Synonyms

formalize, homogenize, standardize, regularize

Related Words

codify, marshal (also marshall), methodize, order, organize, systematize, systemize; average, equalize, even; square; accredit, certify; control, govern, regulate, rule; conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, reconcile, synthesize

Near Antonyms

customize, individualize, tailor

nor·mal·ize

transitive verb    (Medical Dictionary)

nor·mal·izedor British ; nor·mal·ised; nor·mal·iz·ingor British ; nor·mal·is·ing

Medical Definition of NORMALIZE

: to make conform to or reduce to a norm or standard <normalize blood pressure>

—nor·mal·iza·tion or British nor·mal·isa·tion \ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun

Variants of NORMALIZE

nor·mal·ize or British nor·mal·ise \ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz\ (audio pronunciation)