normalize

[nawr-muh-lahyz] /ˈnɔr məˌlaɪz/
verb (used with object), normalized, normalizing.
1.
to make normal.
2.
to establish or resume (relations) in a normal manner, as between countries.
3.
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), normalized, normalizing.
4.
to become normal; resume a normal state:
Prices soon normalized after the war.
Also, especially British, normalise.
Origin
1860-65; normal + -ize
Related forms
normalization, noun
denormalization, noun
overnormalization, noun
overnormalize, verb (used with object), overnormalized, overnormalizing.
renormalization, noun
renormalize, verb (used with object), renormalized, renormalizing.
unnormalized, adjective
unnormalizing, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for normalised

normalize

/ˈnɔːməˌlaɪz/
verb (transitive)
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
Word Origin and History for normalised

normalize

v.

1865, from normal + -ize. Related: Normalized; normalizing.

normalised in Technology


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