Word
normalize
Phoneticsnor·mal·ize, stress on the first syllable
/ˈnɔɹməˌɫaɪz/
UK spelling · normalise
Definition
v. to make something standard or usual so that it is easier to compare with other things. In computing, it means adjusting data so that the largest value is 1.
v. to make something conform to a standard or to bring it to a common scale. In a mathematical or statistical context, it involves scaling a set of values so that the maximum value is 1.
Examples
“The software automatically normalizes the data before the analysis begins.”
“To compare the two sets of results fairly, the researchers had to normalize the measurements against the control group.”
“The algorithm normalizes the input signals to ensure that variations in amplitude do not affect the subsequent classification of the audio samples.”
Examples
simple
“The software automatically normalizes the data before the analysis begins.”
contextual
“To compare the two sets of results fairly, the researchers had to normalize the measurements against the control group.”
complex
“The algorithm normalizes the input signals to ensure that variations in amplitude do not affect the subsequent classification of the audio samples.”
Real-World Examples
“She acknowledged the “political risk” in sharing personal family planning details but stated her goal is to normalise conversations about the professional and personal challenges women face.” “And prices will stay sticky, even if the harvests in Brazil and in Vietnam normalise and the price of raw coffee retreats a little.” Etymology
From normal + -ize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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