What does "normalization" mean?

Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.

How do you pronounce "normalization"?

Pronounced /[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩]/.

Normalization

Q: What is a synonym for "normalization"?

Common synonyms include: adjustment, atomization, coordination, harmonization, normalisation, ordination.

/[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩]/ name, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality. countable, uncountable
"In the writings of Banfield, Wilson, and the New Progressives, the present-oriented, the wicked and the disorderly are portrayed as being abnormal―as being in need of normalization, control, and supervision. This makes it a lot easier for the rest of us […] to accept the aggressive policing and harsh punishment of the disorderly others."
2
the imposition of standards or regulations wordnet
3
Standardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations. countable, uncountable
4
In relational database design, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing, by eliminating redundancy. countable, uncountable
"Meronym: atomization"
5
Process of establishing normal diplomatic relations between two countries. countable, uncountable
"Following the line pursued in recent months by President Mubarak, Mr. Ali said he was confident the peace treaty between the two former foes would presist^([sic]) and "create a good atmosphere for normalizations of relations in the coming months and years.""

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Globalization, the process of making a worldwide normal and dominant model of production and consumption. countable, uncountable
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Normalized production. countable, uncountable
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Sharing or enforcement of standard policies. countable, uncountable
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A process whereby artificial and unwanted norms of behaviour and models of behaviour are made to seem natural and wanted, through propaganda, influence, imitation and conformity. countable, uncountable
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The process of removing statistical error in repeated measured data. countable, uncountable