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.

Recent Examples of normalize from the Web

And so regardless of our level of feminist awareness, most of us consume, normalize, and to some degree internalize the limited images of womanhood presented to us.

— the editors, The Atlantic, "Terry Richardson and Literary Parties: The Week in Pop-Culture Writing," 28 Oct. 2017
And so regardless of our level of feminist awareness, most of us consume, normalize, and to some degree internalize the limited images of womanhood presented to us.

— rhonda garelick, The Cut, "All Consuming Women," 23 Oct. 2017
There’s even a cozy euphemism: the casting couch, a metaphor that observers say has helped to normalize the practice and blur the lines of responsibility and blame in a way that promotes silence.

— noelle swan, The Christian Science Monitor, "'Casting couch' or 'crime scene'? Hollywood's culture of sexual harassment," 18 Oct. 2017
As militant ideologies normalize, and communities lose faith that the police can protect them, an open question in open carry jurisdictions is whether gun carrying can be considered a threat before anyone gets hurt.

— olivia li, Slate Magazine, "Can You Bring a Gun to a Protest?," 17 Oct. 2017
Creating the conversation—and including everyone in it—helps normalize periods.

— claire gillespie, SELF, "This Teacher's Reddit Post Reminds Us We Should Start Talking About Periods Way Earlier," 10 Oct. 2017
Silence for the sake of expediency risks normalizing destructive behavior.

— Alaska Dispatch News, "Readers write: Letters to the editor, October 29, 2017," 28 Oct. 2017
This isn’t the first step the brand has taken to normalize menstrual blood.

— anthea levi, PEOPLE.com, "This Pad Commercial Represents Real Period Blood," 20 Oct. 2017
This isn’t the first step the brand has taken to normalize menstrual blood.

— anthea levi, Health.com, "We Love That This Pad Commercial Shows Real Period Blood (Finally!)," 19 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of normalize

1847

normalize Synonyms

Synonyms

formalize, homogenize, regularize, standardize;

Near Antonyms

customize, individualize, tailor;

average, equalize, even;

square;

accredit, certify;

control, govern, regulate, rule;

conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, reconcile, synthesize;

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

Medical Dictionary

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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