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normalization Meaning & Definition

[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩]

What Does Normalization Mean?

Normalization is used as a noun meaning 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; normalizing. It is also used to mean Standardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations. As a proper noun, it means Peace efforts and treaties between the Arab League and Israel. See Arab–Israeli normalization.

Normalization in Brief

Part of speechnoun, proper noun
Pronunciation/[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩]/
Syllables1
Synonymsregularization, standardization and regularisation
Pluralnormalizations

Normalization Definition (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; normalizing.
  2. Standardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations.
  3. In relational database design, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing, by eliminating redundancy.
  4. Process of establishing normal diplomatic relations between two countries.
  5. Globalization, the process of making a worldwide normal and dominant model of production and consumption.
  6. Normalized production. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  7. Sharing or enforcement of standard policies.
  8. 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.
  9. The process of removing statistical error in repeated measured data.
  10. Any adjustment to a probability distribution (such as a wave function spanning the universe) such that its integral across all values sums to 1.
  11. The application of gain to a whole sample of audio or an audio track to reach a desired amplitude (volume).
  12. Correction to relative audio volumes.

Normalization as a Proper Noun

  1. Peace efforts and treaties between the Arab League and Israel. See Arab–Israeli normalization.

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.
  2. (operations) Making a normalized production.

Synonyms of Normalization

Normalization synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Normalization

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Normalization in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

normalization (countable and uncountable, plural normalizations)

normalization

Words That Rhyme With Normalization

Origin of Normalization

From normal +‎ -ization or normalize +‎ -ation.

Normalization Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of normalization is /[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩]/, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Normalization

Is normalization a noun or a proper noun?

Normalization is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a proper noun.

What is another word for normalization?

Words with a similar meaning to normalization include regularization, standardization and regularisation. See the full list of normalization synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of normalization?

The plural of normalization is normalizations.

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