harmonization
gb/hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
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English
harmonizáció, összehangolás, harmonizálás
NOUN
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FORMAL
1
harmonizáció
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Usage pattern:
harmonization of [rules/systems/standards] with [something]
The company is working on the harmonization of reporting standards across all its offices.
A vállalat minden irodájában a jelentéstételi szabványok harmonizációján dolgozik.
Harmonization of the two databases will make it easier to compare customer records.
A két adatbázis harmonizációja megkönnyíti az ügyféladatok összehasonlítását.
The agreement calls for closer harmonization of safety rules between the neighboring countries.
Learner examples
The new law supports the harmonization of local rules.
Az új törvény támogatja a helyi szabályok harmonizációját.
Data harmonization helps different systems share information.
Az adatok harmonizációja segít a különböző rendszereknek az információmegosztásban.
Common mistake:
Usually use harmonization of, not harmonization for. Do not confuse it with harmony when talking about a pleasant feeling or relationship.
Meaning
Making things consistent
Collocations
regulatory harmonization
|legal harmonization
|data harmonization
|standards harmonization
|tax harmonization
|policy harmonization
|international harmonization
|greater harmonization
|achieve harmonization
|promote harmonization
Synonyms
alignment (common in business; emphasizes bringing things into agreement)
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standardization (emphasizes making things follow the same standard)
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coordination (emphasizes organizing things to work together, not always making them the same)
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integration (emphasizes combining separate parts into one system)
Antonyms
divergence (emphasizes things becoming different rather than more similar)
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fragmentation (emphasizes a system being split into inconsistent parts)
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inconsistency (the state of not matching or not following the same pattern)
Themes
business
|government
|law
|technology
|management
Definition
the process of changing different things so that they match or work well together
The process of making different rules, systems, methods, data, or practices consistent or able to work together.
NOUN
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TECHNICAL
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harmonizálás
C1
Usage pattern:
harmonization of [a melody/song]; [adjective] harmonization
The choir director wrote a new harmonization of the traditional carol.
A kórusvezető új harmonizálást írt a hagyományos karácsonyi énekhez.
Her harmonization of the melody gives the song a warmer, richer sound.
Az általa készített harmonizálás melegebb, gazdagabb hangzást kölcsönöz a dalnak.
Students practiced four-part harmonization in their music theory class.
Learner examples
The song has beautiful vocal harmonization.
A dalnak gyönyörű a vokális harmonizálása.
We learned the harmonization of a simple melody.
Egy egyszerű dallam harmonizálását tanultuk.
Common mistake:
Harmonization is not the same as singing in unison; in harmonization, different notes are used together.
Meaning
Adding musical harmony
Collocations
vocal harmonization
|choral harmonization
|jazz harmonization
|four-part harmonization
|simple harmonization
|melody harmonization
|hymn harmonization
|chordal harmonization
Synonyms
arrangement (broader; can include rhythm, instrumentation, and structure as well as harmony)
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accompaniment (refers to music that supports a main melody)
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setting (often used for music written to fit words or a melody)
Antonyms
unison (all voices or instruments play or sing the same notes)
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monody (technical term for a single melodic line without full harmony)
Themes
music
|arts
Definition
adding extra notes or voices to a tune so they sound good together
The act or result of adding chords or other voice parts to a melody so that the notes sound together as harmony.
Grammar
Dictionary form
harmonization
IPA
GB/hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
har - mon - iz - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: harmonization
- Plural: harmonization
Expressions
data harmonization
1/dˈætə hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Making data consistent
making data from different places use the same format or meaning
Examples
- Data harmonization allowed the researchers to combine results from several hospitals.
- The project includes data harmonization across sales, finance, and customer-support systems.
- Poor data harmonization can lead to misleading reports.
Learner examples
- Data harmonization makes reports more accurate.
- The team is doing data harmonization before analysis.
legal harmonization
1/lˈiɡəl hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
Aligning laws
making laws in different places more similar or easier to use together
Examples
- Legal harmonization is often difficult because countries have different traditions and institutions.
- The reforms aimed at legal harmonization with international human rights standards.
- Businesses argued that legal harmonization would make cross-border contracts simpler.
Learner examples
- Legal harmonization can make trade easier.
- The bill supports legal harmonization with nearby countries.
regulatory harmonization
1/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Aligning regulations
making rules in different places more similar so business or cooperation is easier
Examples
- Regulatory harmonization can reduce costs for companies that sell products in several countries.
- The treaty encourages regulatory harmonization across the region.
- Manufacturers welcomed the regulatory harmonization of product safety requirements.
Learner examples
- Regulatory harmonization helps companies enter new markets.
- The countries agreed on regulatory harmonization.
standards harmonization
1/stˈændɚdz hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Aligning technical standards
making standards match or work together across different groups or places
Examples
- Standards harmonization makes it easier for manufacturers to sell the same product in multiple markets.
- The industry group is pushing for standards harmonization in battery safety.
- Without standards harmonization, devices from different suppliers may not work together.
Learner examples
- Standards harmonization helps products work in many countries.
- The company supports standards harmonization.
tax harmonization
1/tˈæks hˌɑɹmənɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Aligning tax systems
making tax rules or rates in different places more similar
Examples
- Some officials support tax harmonization to prevent companies from shifting profits to lower-tax countries.
- Tax harmonization remains politically sensitive because governments want control over their budgets.
- The proposal focused on tax harmonization for online sales.
Learner examples
- Tax harmonization is a common debate in the EU.
- The plan calls for tax harmonization between regions.