normalize

American  

[nawr-muh-lahyz] / ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz /

especially British, normalise

verb (used with object)

normalized, normalizing

1. to make normal.

   Traditional Chinese medicine uses ginseng to normalize blood pressure.

2. to cause (something previously considered abnormal or unacceptable) to be treated as normal.

   I have to resist the impulse to normalize her eccentricities.

3. to establish or resume (relations) in a normal manner, as between countries.

4. Statistics. to mathematically transform or adjust (the values in a data set) so that they fit a standard measure or scale, such as by making all the values fall between 0 and 1.

   Data was normalized before analysis.

5. Metallurgy. to heat (a steel alloy) to a suitable temperature above the transformation range and then cool it in still air at ambient temperature.

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verb (used without object)

normalized, normalizing

1. to become normal; resume a normal state.

   Prices soon normalized after the war.

normalize British  

/ ˈnɔːməˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to bring or make into the normal state

2. to bring into conformity with a standard

3. to heat (steel) above a critical temperature and allow it to cool in air to relieve internal stresses; anneal

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Other Word Forms

• denormalization noun
• normalization noun
• overnormalization noun
• overnormalize verb (used with object)
• renormalization noun
• renormalize verb (used with object)
• unnormalized adjective
• unnormalizing adjective

Etymology

Origin of normalize

First recorded in 1860–65; normal + -ize

Example Sentences

Rodríguez, 56, praised the decision as “a significant step in the right direction” to normalize relations with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Elliott said that even if oil prices normalize tomorrow, investors are likely underestimating the economic hit from the oil shock that is already playing out.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

In fact, about one in four people participating in lifestyle programs were able to normalize their blood sugar without losing weight.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said last week that expects a brief surge in fares before ticket prices start to normalize again, in an interview, according to The Wall Street Journal.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

They spent so much time trying to normalize her life that Maya sometimes felt like she was anything but normal.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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