as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
English spelling wasn't normalized until printed books became common
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Recent Examples of normalize
In an effort to normalize the pace of innovation around AI, the technology has been compared to the steam engine, the calculator, and the first-ever computer.
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Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
The former Bachelorette star, 40, is partnering with Clearblue to normalize the conversation of someone not wanting to be pregnant.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
By showing normalized efficiency translating into millions in annual savings at scale, and aligning with DOE and IRA targets, the company has positioned itself as a serious contender in the green hydrogen race.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Analysts have said these operations are aimed at incrementally normalizing China's presence in the area.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
The former Bachelorette star, 40, is partnering with Clearblue to normalize the conversation of someone not wanting to be pregnant.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
By showing normalized efficiency translating into millions in annual savings at scale, and aligning with DOE and IRA targets, the company has positioned itself as a serious contender in the green hydrogen race.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Analysts have said these operations are aimed at incrementally normalizing China's presence in the area.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
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Organizations that understand that AI will become the ultimate keeper of organizational knowledge, a resource for learning and standardizing on best practices, will be the winners.—
George Pesansky,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Scenario planning is critical to identify which systems to standardize and localize.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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