normalization

noun

nor·​mal·​i·​za·​tion ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

plural normalizations

: the act or process of normalizing

normalization of pH levels

… the normalization of sharing [personal gender] pronouns emphasizes the fact that everyone has preferred pronouns, not just trans and non-binary folks.

—Christina M. Xiao

Eventually, with wisdom and restraint on both sides, a stable arrangement was contrived that made possible the progressive normalization of British-Irish relations.

—Zbigniew Brzezinski

… it's great to rack up these normalizations [of relations]. Obviously, peace is better than war …

—Christiane Amanpour

Examples of normalization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The normalization of transactional thinking in education therefore risks cultivating broader cultural acceptance of ethical compromise. — Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026

But if Ukraine’s attacks continue at their current pace, that normalization may not materialize. — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

The normalization of price rises across Apple’s secondary devices sets the tone for the September launch event. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

The breakthrough could lead to a path of diplomatic normalization between the two countries, Lebanon and Israel, that are in a formal state of war. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for normalization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration