normalize

verb nor·mal·ize \ ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz \

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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normalizable

play \ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective

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normalization

play \ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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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.

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Green and Eifert should help Dalton normalize his scoring rates—and the addition of wide receiver John Ross, the No.

— SI.com, "Fantasy Football Comeback Candidates: Will Jamaal Charles, Eric Decker Bounce Back?," 18 Aug. 2017
Anyone who is shocked or crying on cable networks after Donald Trump’s Charlottesville press conference has either been blind to his entire administration or feels guilty about his or her complicity in normalizing it.

— jason johnson, The Root, "The President of the United States Is a Terrorist Sympathizer. Now What?," 18 Aug. 2017
The only good option remaining for world leaders, according to Lewis, may be to swallow their pride and normalize diplomatic relations with a hated dictatorship.

— david z. morris, Fortune, "North Korea Hit With ‘Most Stringent Sanctions in a Generation’," 6 Aug. 2017
The hope is that by normalizing the skin’s microbiome, probiotics will help alleviate eczema symptoms and minimize the incidence of future flare-ups.

— dr. leslie baumann, miamiherald, "Taking too many antibiotics to treat eczema may worsen your condition," 4 Aug. 2017
A concert with Dennis Prager would normalize hatred and bigotry. . .

— dennis prager, National Review, "Another Left-Wing Attempt at Ostracism," 1 Aug. 2017
How to improve your heart rate variability First, if there is an underlying condition that's impairing your HRV, treatment can normalize it.

— jessica migala, Health.com, "What Is Heart Rate Variability–and Do You Need to Know Yours?," 31 July 2017
Some of these groups normalize harmful victim-blaming and victim-doubting narratives.

— kaitlin menza, SELF, "Betsy DeVos’ Campus Rape Talks With Men’s Rights Groups Are a Travesty," 14 July 2017
But neither the security industry nor the media have helped normalize threat modeling.

— sean gallagher, Ars Technica, "How I learned to stop worrying (mostly) and love my threat model," 8 July 2017

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First Known Use of normalize

1847

normalize Synonyms

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

NORMALIZE Defined for English Language Learners

normalize

verb

Definition of normalize for English Language Learners

: to bring (someone or something) back to a usual or expected state or condition

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normalize

transitive verb nor·mal·ize

variants: or British normalise play \ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz\

medical Definition of normalize

normalized or British normalised; normalizing or British normalising

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

normalize blood pressure

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normalization

or British normalisation play \ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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