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normalize

[ˈnɔːməlaɪz]

normalize Definition

  • 1to make something normal or usual, to bring something back to a standard state or condition
  • 2to treat someone or something as normal and deserving of respect and acceptance

Using normalize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "normalize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The therapy aims to normalize breathing patterns.

  • Example

    The government is trying to normalize relations with its neighboring countries.

  • Example

    It's important to normalize discussions around mental health.

normalize Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for normalize

Phrases with normalize

  • to restore a situation to its usual or expected state

    Example

    The company is working hard to normalize the situation after the recent scandal.

  • normalize relations

    to establish or improve diplomatic or economic relations between countries

    Example

    The two countries agreed to normalize relations after years of tension.

  • to transform data into a standard format or scale

    Example

    Before analyzing the data, we need to normalize it to ensure consistency.

Origins of normalize

from 'normal' + '-ize', coined in the mid-19th century

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Summary: normalize in Brief

The verb 'normalize' [ˈnɔːməlaɪz] means to make something normal or usual, or to treat someone or something as normal and deserving of respect and acceptance. It can refer to restoring something to a standard state or condition, such as 'The therapy aims to normalize breathing patterns,' or establishing or improving diplomatic or economic relations between countries, as in 'The two countries agreed to normalize relations after years of tension.'

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