normalize
verb
nor·mal·ize
ˈnȯr-mə-ˌlīz 
normalized; normalizing; normalizes
1
: to make (something) conform to or reduce (something) to a norm or standard
… a standard written language that by 1776 had become normalized in grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.—
E. D. Hirsch, Jr.
E. D. Hirsch, Jr.2
mathematics
: to make (something) normal (as by a transformation of variables)
3
: to bring or restore to a normal condition
normalize relations between two countries
… soluble fibers that help to normalize blood sugar.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. Brody4
: to allow or encourage (something considered extreme or taboo) to become viewed as normal
Let's normalize real talk around mental health.—Cynthia Fowler
Cynthia Fowler… helping to normalize bullying and negative behaviors as acceptable forms of interaction …—Helena Duch
Helena DuchMothers around the world are still fighting to normalize breastfeeding in public.—Angela Andaloro
Angela AndaloroExamples of normalize in a Sentence
The drug normalizes heart function.
The talks are aimed at normalizing relations between the countries.
It took years for the political situation in the country to normalize.
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Establish solid data governance frameworks, standardize your data entry processes, and clean and normalize datasets before feeding them into AI models.
—Puneet Gaur, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The two sides agreed to normalize diplomatic relations and continue talks aimed at ending Russia's war, all without Ukraine's involvement.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
During his tenure, the United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and mediated the Abraham Accords to normalize relations between Israel and the Emirates.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The party wants to normalize relations with Russia and move toward a peace process and has rejected the idea of a unified European military force.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Puneet Gaur, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The two sides agreed to normalize diplomatic relations and continue talks aimed at ending Russia's war, all without Ukraine's involvement.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025
During his tenure, the United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and mediated the Abraham Accords to normalize relations between Israel and the Emirates.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The party wants to normalize relations with Russia and move toward a peace process and has rejected the idea of a unified European military force.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalize. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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normalize
transitive verb
nor·mal·ize
variants
or British normalise
normalized or British normalised; normalizing or British normalising
: to make conform to or reduce to a norm or standard
normalize blood pressure
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