normalize

verb nor·mal·ize \ ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz \

Updated on: 9 Dec 2017

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

Owners of a new business in Overland Park aim to normalize a cannabis product for medicinal use.

— max londberg, kansascity, "Overland Park wellness store aims to normalize cannabis product for medicinal use," 2 Nov. 2017
But the Klan still relied heavily on intimidation and even tried to normalize vigilantism by partnering with local cops.

— randy dotinga, The Christian Science Monitor, "'The Second Coming of the KKK' explores the largely forgotten 1920s resurgence of the Klan," 26 Oct. 2017
The Dodgers' 11-game losing streak coupled with the Indians' 22-game winning streak also opened a window for Cleveland to unseat LA as baseball's winningest team, but things have normalized over the past few days.

— connor grossman, SI.com, "With Divison Title Locked Up, Indians' Focus Must Turn to Home-Field Advantage," 17 Sep. 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
At a time when normalizing the president's behavior is feared by his opponents, the Emmys didn't exactly do that.

— julie hinds, Detroit Free Press, "Like it or not, President Trump won the Emmys by dominating the show," 18 Sep. 2017
Three percent is the new growth path that will normalize America’s economy and generate at least $3 trillion of additional revenues over ten years (or sooner).

— larry kudlow, National Review, "Trump Turnaround Puts New Tax-Cut Writing on the Wall," 15 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of normalize

1847

normalize Synonyms

Synonyms

formalize, homogenize, standardize, regularize

Related Words

codify, marshal (also marshall), methodize, order, organize, systematize, systemize; average, equalize, even; square; accredit, certify; control, govern, regulate, rule; conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, reconcile, synthesize

Near Antonyms

customize, individualize, tailor

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

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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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