harmonization

noun

Definition of harmonizationnext
as in correction

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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
  1. correction
  2. readjustment
  3. transformation
  4. revision
  5. attunement
  6. modification
  7. alteration
  8. adjustment
Noun
  • Those who favor stricter immigration laws see the swift hearings as a course-correction for a longstanding problem.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This includes picture editing, sound editing, foley recording, automatic dialogue replacement (ADR), visual effects (VFX), scoring, music editing, color correction, and mastering.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 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
  • Trophy Club, the once-exclusive bar attached to the downtown indoor mini-golf and sports bar Tipsy Putt, is undergoing a transformation.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Crucially, successful investors also pay attention to on-the-ground activity, observing gradual neighborhood transformations firsthand.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of transformation
Noun
  • Farhood’s surgeon offered to do a revision procedure, which was then planned for January 2026.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • The revisions at the President’s House Site have drawn intense scrutiny, exemplifying both the aims and the limits of the broader effort.
    — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
Definition of revision
Noun
  • Given this, an executive’s most valuable assets are often their empathy, attunement, gravitas, and ability to read and respond to the room.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 22 July 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
  • Habitat modifications, such as turning off water fountains during the winter or making islands accessible to humans so geese don’t get too comfortable, may also work.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Removing walls for an open floor plan changes airflow patterns, and a single thermostat may struggle to keep temperatures consistent across a larger space, sometimes requiring HVAC modifications to stay comfortable.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 30, Miami Herald, 30 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
Noun
  • Each case will be reviewed individually to determine whether adjustments or reinstatement are appropriate.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Last week, Shakil Barkat, Google’s VP of devices and services, told 9to5Google that next-gen Pixel devices will see price adjustments due to rising memory costs, which have affected all major consumer electronics brands, including Apple.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
Definition of adjustment

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“Harmonization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmonization. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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