harmonization

noun

Definition of harmonizationnext
as in correction

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Recent Examples of harmonization Speakers also called for greater administrative harmonization and support for emerging creative industries. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 The two organizations earlier this year unveiled a joint ESG harmonization framework aimed at supporting suppliers and preparing brands for coming European regulatory requirements. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmonization
  1. correction
  2. readjustment
  3. transformation
  4. revision
  5. attunement
  6. modification
  7. alteration
  8. adjustment
Noun
  • Rivian' s latest financials showed promise, giving investors a buying opportunity after the electric vehicle maker's recent correction, according to Jefferies.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Mfundu, a corrections officer who has worked at the detention center for two years, was placed on unpaid leave pending further administrative action, the sheriff’s office said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of correction
Noun
  • Covers that bunch, slide or require constant readjustment have long been the top complaint, and manufacturers are now designing around it.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • These nuclei absorb laser light only when the frequency is precisely matched, allowing any decrease in absorption to trigger an automatic frequency readjustment.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of readjustment
Noun
  • Central to this transformation is Digital Dubai, a government entity that is increasingly harnessing data to transform how decisions are made, services are delivered, and innovation is accelerated.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • For Daniel Washington, vacant land in Detroit's Northwest Goldberg neighborhood has already become part of its transformation.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of transformation
Noun
  • The revision was part of a set of new policies designed to boost donations and improve patient safety.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As the uproar grew, Fernandez called for revisions — the only task force member who did.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of revision
Noun
  • The author’s grand and ambitious novels are written with warmth and a whimsical attunement to the human condition.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Authenticity needs attunement—meaning, share openly, but notice when the room asks you to rein it in.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of attunement
Noun
  • An incident at one attraction can lead to inspections or modifications at similar rides elsewhere.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From a chemist’s first search to the perfumer’s modification exploration, there are years and millions of dollars of research before the customer gets wind of anything happening.
    — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of modification
Noun
  • The past two games were played at the NBA Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena and brought in 17,000 fans for each thanks to some schedule alterations, compromise and cooperation from both Atlanta franchises.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • And, yes, this rendition represented a lyrical alteration by the Tonji that departed from the traditional wording of the French national anthem.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of alteration
Noun
  • The test would help establish whether the reactor can maintain sustained operation without requiring constant human adjustments.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The adjustment marks the first price hike for the popular Platinum Select consumer card since 2018, signaling a shift in the travel rewards landscape.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustment

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