Definition of
normalize has definitions from the fields of law,metallurgy
1
[ verb ] make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard

Synonyms

normalise renormalise renormalize

Examples

"normalize relations with China" "normalize the temperature" "normalize the spelling"

Related terms

change normalise standardization normaliser

2
[ verb ] (metallurgy) anneal or toughen by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Synonyms

temper anneal

Examples

"temper glass"

Related terms

toughen temper

3
[ verb ] become normal or return to its normal state

Synonyms

normalise

Examples

"Let us hope that relations with this country will normalize soon"

Related terms

change

4
[ verb ] (law) cause to conform to standard or norm

Synonyms

standardize standardise

Examples

"The weights and measures were standardized"

Related terms

regulate gauge standard criterion standard standardization standard standardiser

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Rhymes with

formalize moralize demoralize hydrolyze naturalize immortalize memorialize editorialize caramelize paralyze sterilize serialize personalize nationalize liberalize professionalize industrialize denationalize fictionalize decentralize realize marginalize rationalize criminalize cannibalize internationalize centralize actualize depersonalize capitalize federalize materialize neutralize symbolize ally's allies tantalize finalize evangelize tantalize scandalize vandalize analyze catalyze stylize fossilize monopolize metabolize revitalize idolize nationalize internationalize generalize decriminalize institutionalize federalize demobilize liberalize brutalize immobilize naturalize collateralize specialize mobilize socialize commercialize penalize depersonalize compartmentalize internalize tranquilize fertilize utilize civilize localize legalize verbalize destabilize stabilize crystallize trivialize globalize trivialize hospitalize equalize visualize individualize realize individualize stylize supplies supply's idealize allies allies' flies

Phonetic and Homophones

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normalizer normal normalise normaliser normality normally normalcy normal_curve

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