normalize

[ nawr-muh-lahyz ]

/ ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz /

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verb (used with object), nor·mal·ized, nor·mal·iz·ing.

to make normal.

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

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

verb (used without object), nor·mal·ized, nor·mal·iz·ing.

to become normal; resume a normal state: Prices soon normalized after the war.

Nearby words

Also especially British, nor·mal·ise.

Origin of normalize

First recorded in 1860–65; normal + -ize

Related forms

nor·mal·i·za·tion, nounde·nor·mal·i·za·tion, nouno·ver·nor·mal·i·za·tion, nouno·ver·nor·mal·ize, verb (used with object), o·ver·nor·mal·ized, o·ver·nor·mal·iz·ing.

re·nor·mal·i·za·tion, nounre·nor·mal·ize, verb (used with object), re·nor·mal·ized, re·nor·mal·iz·ing.un·nor·mal·ized, adjectiveun·nor·mal·iz·ing, adjective

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Examples from the Web for normalize

President Obama defends his decision to normalize ties with Cuba and defends his diplomatic record.
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“I started Exo with the mission to normalize consumption of bugs” says Gabi Lewis, co-founder of Exo Protein.
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Whether we decide to follow this path, the best we can do to help people like Joni is to normalize and humanize atheism.
Loud, Proud, and Atheist: ‘Openly Secular’ Encourages Nonbelievers to Come Out of the Closet|Vlad Chituc|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The argument for open carry goes that the ubiquity of guns will normalize them in the public eye.
Gun Control Group Moms Demand Action Asking Kroger to Ban Guns in Stores|Brandy Zadrozny|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And if the government gave us an opportunity, if they normalize the situation, we are ready to make a positive contribution.
Six Defining Moments From Nelson Mandela’s Life (video)|Nina Strochlic|December 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
No attempt has been made to correct or normalize printed botanical names.
The Desert World|Arthur Mangin
Life tends to normalize itself, whatever the given conditions, and she wisely accommodated herself to the inevitable.
The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin|Emilia Pardo Bazn
No attempt has been made to correct or normalize the French orthography of the printed book.
Rambles on the Riviera|Francis Miltoun
No attempt has been made to correct or normalize the spelling of non-English words.
Italian Highways and Byways from a Motor Car|Francis Miltoun
No attempt has been made to correct or normalize the printed accentuation or spelling of French names or words.
Rambles in Brittany|Francis Miltoun

British Dictionary definitions for normalize

normalize

normalise

/ (ˈnɔːməˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to bring or make into the normal state

to bring into conformity with a standard

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

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Word Origin and History for normalize