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

Even a return to end-of-2025 conditions could take six to eight months, pushing meaningful normalization beyond February’s Lunar New Year. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The analyst slightly lowered her estimates for the second half of 2026, citing margin and volume normalization, though demand dynamics remain strong. — Tipranks Staff, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

The economy is running hotter, and the labor market is tight, meaning higher yields represent some normalization from crisis-era lows. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Regional countries are increasingly coordinating against Iran and its proxies, building a habit of cooperation that will ultimately lead to normalization. — Jason D. Greenblatt, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 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