Normalization
noun
The process of making something standard or normal.
The normalization of the situation took several weeks.
Often appears as...
- normalization process
- normalization procedure
noun
In mathematics, the process of simplifying a certain form.
The normalization of the equation made it easier to solve.
Often appears as...
- normalization of equations
- normalization rules
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Technical
noun
In computing, the organization of a database into forms that simplify data, remove redundancy, and improve data integrity.
Database normalization is crucial when working with large datasets.
Often appears as...
- database normalization
- normalization rules
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Technical
noun
In international relations, the establishment of normal diplomatic relations between countries.
The normalization of relations between the two nations was a major diplomatic success.
Often appears as...
- normalization of relations
- normalization process
noun
In social science, making an abnormal or minority behavior or attribute seem normal or standard.
The normalization of funding cuts in education has had a significant impact on schools.
Often appears as...
- normalization of behavior
- normalization of deviance
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Academic
noun
The process of making something standard or normal.
The normalization of the situation took several weeks.
Often appears as...
- normalization process
- normalization procedure
noun
In mathematics, the process of simplifying a certain form.
The normalization of the equation made it easier to solve.
Often appears as...
- normalization of equations
- normalization rules
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In computing, the organization of a database into forms that simplify data, remove redundancy, and improve data integrity.
Database normalization is crucial when working with large datasets.
Often appears as...
- database normalization
- normalization rules
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In international relations, the establishment of normal diplomatic relations between countries.
The normalization of relations between the two nations was a major diplomatic success.
Often appears as...
- normalization of relations
- normalization process
noun
In social science, making an abnormal or minority behavior or attribute seem normal or standard.
The normalization of funding cuts in education has had a significant impact on schools.
Often appears as...
- normalization of behavior
- normalization of deviance
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/2Wide Application
Normalization occurs in diverse areas, not just technical ones.
The normalization of school uniforms happened slowly.
Pro Tip 2/2Social Change
Normalization reflects societal shifts towards acceptance.
The normalization of working from home reflects changing attitudes.
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adjustmentbalanceconformationequalizationharmonisationrationalizationstabilizestandardization
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or even years, what are we doing to that person's mind and body? Under what conditions are we really willing to do that? And so if starting with a few hundred of us in this room, we can commit to thinking about jailing in this different light, then we can undo that normalization I was referring to earlier. If I leave you with anything today, I hope it's with the thought
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or even years, what are we doing to that person's mind and body? Under what conditions are we really willing to do that? And so if starting with a few hundred of us in this room, we can commit to thinking about jailing in this different light, then we can undo that normalization I was referring to earlier. If I leave you with anything today, I hope it's with the thought
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Alice Dreger
American Scientist
When I talk about intersex, people ask me, 'But what about the locker room?' Yes, what about the locker room? If so many people feel trepidation around it, why don't we fix the locker room? There are ways to signal to children that they are not the problem, and normalization technologies are not the way.
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Ben Rhodes
American Public Servant
For many Americans, 'Vietnam' is a word associated with war and the extraordinarily complex history between our countries. But since normalization began, the U.S. and Vietnam have steadily built bonds of partnership, demonstrating that we can recognize history without being imprisoned by it.
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Richard N. Haass
American Diplomat
A China that trades extensively with the U.S. and its Asian neighbors will think twice before it pursues any policy that would place those relationships at risk. Likewise, trade between India and Pakistan could contribute to the normalization of ties between these long-estranged neighbors.
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William Mougayar
Canadian Businessman
The blockchain is an asset normalization platform that can enable a new liquidity in transactions, hence creating large networks of usage and value effects with benefits in speed, cost, quality, or outcomes.
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Jerome Powell
American Public Servant
One factor that favors easier adjustment in EMEs is that U.S. monetary policy normalization has been and should continue to be gradual, as long as the U.S. economy evolves roughly as expected.
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Jessica Chastain
American Actress
What can I do to create a healthy work environment? Because we have all been groomed to the normalization of violence and the normalization of abuse. And we refuse to live in that society.
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Aquaria
American
I think - I know - the normalization of drag and drag culture has definitely opened up people's minds in some parts of the world.
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Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
The normalization of Trump is one indicator that there may be less to the populist insurrection than imagined.
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Elvira Nabiullina
Russian Economist
Of course I welcome all the normalization of monetary policy. I think monetary policy should be normal.
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Menachem Begin
Israeli Politician
We want a full peace, normalization in all fields.
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Alice Dreger
American Scientist
When I talk about intersex, people ask me, 'But what about the locker room?' Yes, what about the locker room? If so many people feel trepidation around it, why don't we fix the locker room? There are ways to signal to children that they are not the problem, and normalization technologies are not the way.
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Ben Rhodes
American Public Servant
For many Americans, 'Vietnam' is a word associated with war and the extraordinarily complex history between our countries. But since normalization began, the U.S. and Vietnam have steadily built bonds of partnership, demonstrating that we can recognize history without being imprisoned by it.
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Richard N. Haass
American Diplomat
A China that trades extensively with the U.S. and its Asian neighbors will think twice before it pursues any policy that would place those relationships at risk. Likewise, trade between India and Pakistan could contribute to the normalization of ties between these long-estranged neighbors.
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William Mougayar
Canadian Businessman
The blockchain is an asset normalization platform that can enable a new liquidity in transactions, hence creating large networks of usage and value effects with benefits in speed, cost, quality, or outcomes.
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Jerome Powell
American Public Servant
One factor that favors easier adjustment in EMEs is that U.S. monetary policy normalization has been and should continue to be gradual, as long as the U.S. economy evolves roughly as expected.
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Jessica Chastain
American Actress
What can I do to create a healthy work environment? Because we have all been groomed to the normalization of violence and the normalization of abuse. And we refuse to live in that society.
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Aquaria
American
I think - I know - the normalization of drag and drag culture has definitely opened up people's minds in some parts of the world.
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Charles Krauthammer
American Journalist
The normalization of Trump is one indicator that there may be less to the populist insurrection than imagined.
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Elvira Nabiullina
Russian Economist
Of course I welcome all the normalization of monetary policy. I think monetary policy should be normal.
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Menachem Begin
Israeli Politician
We want a full peace, normalization in all fields.
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