Definition of normalize
normalized
;normalizing
transitive verb
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 to a normal condition normalize relations between two countries
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Examples of normalize in a Sentence
The drug normalizes heart function.
The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.
It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize.
Recent Examples of normalize from the Web
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Sometimes, simply switching prescriptions or treating the underlying problem will normalize your thinking.
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President Vladimir Putin has urged U.S. businessmen to use their influence to help normalize Russia-U.S. relations.
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Through back channels, Pope Francis played an instrumental role in helping to normalize relations between the U.S. and Cuba in 2014.
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As Ourian had pointed out, the availability of cosmetic surgery normalizes our desire to get it.
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And having a hostile superpower determined to squeeze Iran harder, whether by empowering regional rivals or imposing new sanctions, will not make normalizing the Islamic Republic any easier.
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First Known Use of normalize
1847
NORMALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
normalize
playDefinition of normalize for English Language Learners
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: to bring (someone or something) back to a usual or expected state or condition
Medical Dictionary
normalize
Medical Definition of normalize
normalized
or Britishnormalised
;normalizing
or Britishnormalising
: to make conform to or reduce to a norm or standard normalize blood pressure
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