normalize
nor·mal·ize
verb \ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz\nor·mal·izednor·mal·iz·ing
Definition of NORMALIZE
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 (as relations between countries) to a normal condition
— nor·mal·iz·able \-ˌlī-zə-bəl\ adjective
— nor·mal·i·za·tion \ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
See Examples of NORMALIZE
- 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.
First Known Use of NORMALIZE
1865
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