normalization

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Synonyms: normanization, formalization, normalisation, moralization, formulization, mortalization, formalisation, renormalization, normalizations, normanisation, nomadization

Antonyms: normanization, formalization, normalisation, moralization, formulization, mortalization, formalisation, renormalization, normalizations, normanisation, nomadization

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Noun

Any process that makes something more [[normal]] or [[regular]], which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.
[[standardization|Standardization]], act of imposing [[standard]]s or [[norm]]s or [[rule]]s or [[regulation]]s.
{{senseid|en|in databases}} {{lb|en|databases}} In [[relational database]] [[design]], a [[process]] that breaks down [[data]] into [[record]] [[group]]s for [[efficient]] [[processing]], by [[eliminating]] [[redundancy]].
{{lb|en|diplomacy}} Process of establishing normal diplomatic relations between two countries.
{{lb|en|economics}} [[globalization|Globalization]], the process of making a worldwide [[normal]] and dominant model of [[production]] and [[consumption]].
{{lb|en|operations}} Normalized production. {{rfex|en}}
{{lb|en|politics}} Sharing or enforcement of standard policies.
{{lb|en|sociology}} A process whereby artificial and unwanted [[norms of behaviour]] and [[model]]s of [[behaviour]] are made to seem [[natural]] and [[wanted]], through [[propaganda]], [[influence]], [[imitation]] and [[conformity]].
{{lb|en|statistics}} The process of removing statistical error in repeated measured data.

{{lb|en|politics}} Peace efforts and treaties between the [[Arab League]] and [[Israel]]. See {{w|Arab–Israeli normalization}}.

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