HARMONIZATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

harmonization

noun

Definition of harmonization

as in correction

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Relevance

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maladaptation

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Recent Examples of harmonization If the two agencies can avoid repeating past regulatory disagreements and provide clear definitions, the harmonization will be a benefit for prediction markets, said Peter Chan, a Baker McKenzie partner and former SEC employee. — Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Waiting for regulatory harmonization is not a strategy. — Bojan Ilic, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 On Wednesday, the two fashion industry bodies unveiled a joint ESG harmonization framework aimed at supporting suppliers and preparing brands for coming European regulatory requirements. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Member states will then have a year to bring the measures into national law, except for Article 4 on harmonization, which must be adopted by July 28, 2028. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026 After more than 15 years of collaborative work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) established and validated a universal TSH harmonization protocol. — Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026 But beyond cost, there still isn’t enough harmonization where data collection is concerned. — Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 The effort involves things like fast-track permitting for cross-border military deployments and a harmonization of governmental authorizations that currently hamper fast movement. — Ilan Berman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 Progress on issues such as requirements for technology transfers and sharing and the harmonization of regulatory standards should be areas of particular focus. — Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonization

Noun

Clear definitions, ownership, quality standards, and source corrections ensure ERP, supply chain and AI collaborate effectively, offering a reliable foundation for action.

— Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
This clip offers another reminder of a logical correction to an issue that never made sense.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of correction

Noun

This may be a helpful readjustment for your husband.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
As the second day of Group of Seven discussions proceed in Paris, the aftermath of a bond-market readjustment factoring in more inflation has raised the burden of proof needed to keep borrowing costs unchanged.

— Craig Stirling, Bloomberg, 19 May 2026

Definition of readjustment

Noun

Its decades-long transformation was driven by a long-term strategic plan that involved partnerships between business and government to drive investment in infrastructure, skills and education, Leese told CNN.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
The next enterprise transformation is not another technology implementation.

— Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of transformation

Noun

That includes driver license revisions as well as precinct and district changes stemming from congressional redistricting.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Japan's upper house has passed controversial revisions to the law on the succession to the throne.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of revision

Noun

Research on kissing converges on a picture that is less about physical prowess and more about attunement to your own body, to your partner and to the emotional weight of the moment.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In the Polish Pavilion, Bogna Burska and Daniel Kotowski explored communication beyond spoken language through immersive sound and image, proposing vibration, listening, and collective attunement as alternatives to institutional authority.

— Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026

Definition of attunement

Noun

AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Some critics contend that this approach may not be widely applicable, with workers in many hourly or low wage jobs unlikely to be employed at companies that would adopt this modification.

— Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of modification

Noun

The avenue lies within the city’s original historic district, where preservation rules tightly regulate new construction and alterations.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The coalition said a data center would need 20 megawatts of power, which the group believes would require significant alterations to the building.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of alteration

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