homogenization

noun

ho·​mog·​e·​ni·​za·​tion hō-ˌmä-jə-nə-ˈzā-shən 

hə-

1

: the act or process of homogenizing

2

: the quality or state of being homogenized

Examples of homogenization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

America tends to swallow other cultures whole, endowing them with a good dose of homogenization – a Syrian refugee teen is just as likely as an American teen to be bent over his smartphone, impatient with his parents, and oblivious to the world at large. —Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024

After all, homogenization can strip out the unique qualities that led to the expansion in the first place. —Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

Rocha also discussed the homogenization of fashion, lamenting the loss of individual creative visions from designers and photographers. —Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

That homogenization leads to a lack of innovative fashion in stores which is one of the reasons for the decline of department stores. —Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

homogenize + -ation

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

homogenization

noun

ho·​mog·​e·​ni·​za·​tion

variants also British homogenisation

hō-ˌmäj-ə-nə-ˈzā-shən, hə- 

1

: the quality or state of being homogenized

2

: the act or process of homogenizing