normalization
gb/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
normalizálódás, helyreállás, egységesítés, normalizálás, adatnormalizálás, adatbázis-normalizálás, hangerő-normalizálás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
normalization of [something]
Critics warned that the show contributed to the normalization of casual cruelty.
A kritikusok arra figyelmeztettek, hogy a műsor hozzájárult a hétköznapi kegyetlenség normalizálódásához.
The pandemic accelerated the normalization of remote work in many industries.
A világjárvány sok ágazatban felgyorsította a távmunka normalizálódását.
The campaign pushed back against the normalization of racist language in public debate.
Learner examples
She worries about the normalization of violence online.
Aggódik az online erőszak normalizálódása miatt.
Remote work saw rapid normalization after 2020.
2020 után gyorsan normalizálódott a távmunka.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse normalization, the process of becoming normal, with normality, the state of being normal. British spelling: normalisation.
Meaning
Making the unusual seem normal
Collocations
social normalization
|cultural normalization
|gradual normalization
|normalization of violence
|normalization of surveillance
|normalization of remote work
|normalization of hate speech
|resist normalization
|accelerate normalization
Synonyms
mainstreaming (Emphasizes becoming accepted by the majority.)
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routinization (Emphasizes becoming routine or habitual.)
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acceptance (Less process-focused and more about approval or tolerance.)
Antonyms
stigmatization (Making something seem shameful or unacceptable.)
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denormalization (Actively making something no longer seem normal or acceptable.)
Themes
society
|culture
|politics
|media
Definition
When people start treating something unusual or questionable as normal.
The process by which something unusual, controversial, or previously unacceptable comes to be regarded as normal, ordinary, or acceptable.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
helyreállás
B2
Usage pattern:
normalization of [levels/conditions/operations]
Doctors monitored the patient for normalization of heart rhythm after the procedure.
Az orvosok a beavatkozás után figyelték, hogy normalizálódik-e a beteg szívritmusa.
The airline said the normalization of schedules could take several days after the storm.
A légitársaság szerint a menetrend helyreállása a vihar után több napot is igénybe vehet.
Investors are watching for the normalization of interest rates.
Learner examples
The city hopes for normalization of services by Monday.
A város azt reméli, hogy hétfőre helyreállnak a szolgáltatások.
The medicine helped with normalization of her blood pressure.
A gyógyszer segített, hogy normalizálódjon a vérnyomása.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, return to normal is often more natural than normalization.
Meaning
Return to normal conditions
Collocations
normalization of blood pressure
|normalization of sleep patterns
|normalization of operations
|normalization of services
|normalization of supply chains
|normalization of inflation
|normalization of interest rates
|policy normalization
|gradual normalization
|full normalization
Synonyms
restoration (Emphasizes bringing something back to a previous state.)
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stabilization (Emphasizes becoming steady rather than necessarily fully normal.)
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recovery (Common for health, economies, and systems after damage or disruption.)
Antonyms
disruption (A break in normal functioning.)
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deterioration (A change toward a worse, less normal condition.)
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destabilization (A movement away from stability.)
Themes
health
|economics
|public_services
|daily_life
Definition
The process of becoming normal again after a problem or unusual period.
The process of returning a situation, system, level, or bodily function to its usual, stable, or healthy state.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
egységesítés
B2
normalizálás
C1
Usage pattern:
normalization of [names/spelling/procedures/formats]
The archive project included normalization of place names from older records.
Az archívumi projekt része volt a régi nyilvántartásokban szereplő helynevek egységesítése.
Before analysis, the team performed normalization of dates and address formats.
Az elemzés előtt a csapat egységesítette a dátum- és címformátumokat.
The new policy calls for normalization of reporting procedures across all branches.
Learner examples
We need normalization of the date format.
Egységesítenünk kell a dátumformátumot.
The company wants normalization of its forms.
A vállalat egységesíteni akarja az űrlapjait.
Common mistake:
Standardization is often a simpler and more common word in nontechnical contexts.
Meaning
Making forms consistent
Collocations
normalization of spelling
|normalization of terminology
|name normalization
|address normalization
|format normalization
|procedure normalization
|normalization rules
|normalization step
|automated normalization
|text normalization
Synonyms
standardization (More direct and common for making things follow a standard.)
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regularization (Emphasizes making forms regular or rule-based.)
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harmonization (Emphasizes making different systems work consistently together.)
Antonyms
inconsistency (Lack of a common pattern or standard.)
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variation (Differences between forms rather than one normalized form.)
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fragmentation (Separation into incompatible or inconsistent parts.)
Themes
administration
|language
|technology
|data
Definition
Making things use the same form, style, or rules.
The process of changing information, language, procedures, or formats so that they follow a shared standard or consistent pattern.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
normalization of [data/features/values]
Feature normalization helped the model train more reliably.
A jellemzők normalizálása segített, hogy a modell megbízhatóbban tanuljon.
The dashboard uses normalization so sales figures from different regions can be compared.
Az irányítópult normalizálást használ, hogy a különböző régiók értékesítési adatai összehasonlíthatók legyenek.
Without normalization, the largest variables dominated the calculation.
Learner examples
Normalization makes the numbers easier to compare.
A normalizálás megkönnyíti a számok összehasonlítását.
The model worked better after data normalization.
A modell jobban működött az adatok normalizálása után.
Common mistake:
Normalization is not the same in every technical field; in data science it often means scaling values, while in databases it means organizing tables.
Meaning
Scaling data for comparison
Collocations
data normalization
|feature normalization
|min-max normalization
|z-score normalization
|score normalization
|image normalization
|normalization method
|normalization step
|normalized values
|normalization factor
Synonyms
scaling (A common term for changing the size or range of values.)
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standardization (Often specifically means centering values around a mean and standard deviation.)
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rescaling (Emphasizes changing values from one range to another.)
Antonyms
denormalization (Reversing or avoiding a normalized form in some technical contexts.)
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raw data (Data before processing or normalization.)
Themes
statistics
|data_science
|computing
|machine_learning
Definition
Changing numbers to a common scale so they are easier to compare or process.
In statistics, computing, and data science, the transformation of numerical data to a common scale, distribution, or range so values can be compared or used effectively.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
normalization of [a database/schema/table]
Database normalization separated customer information from order records.
Az adatbázis normalizálása elkülönítette az ügyféladatokat a rendelési rekordoktól.
Too much normalization can make some reporting queries slower.
A túlzott normalizálás lassabbá tehet egyes riportlekérdezéseket.
The course covers keys, dependencies, and normalization.
Learner examples
Normalization can reduce duplicate data in a database.
A normalizálás csökkentheti a duplikált adatokat egy adatbázisban.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse database normalization with data normalization for scaling numbers.
Meaning
Structuring databases efficiently
Collocations
database normalization
|schema normalization
|table normalization
|normal forms
|first normal form
|third normal form
|normalization rules
|normalization process
|relational normalization
|normalization vs denormalization
Synonyms
relational design (Broader; includes normalization but also other design choices.)
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schema design (Broader; refers to designing the structure of a database.)
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normal-form design (More technical and specifically tied to database normal forms.)
Antonyms
denormalization (Deliberately adding redundancy, often to improve query speed.)
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data redundancy (The duplicated data that normalization often tries to reduce.)
Themes
databases
|computing
|software_development
Definition
Organizing a database so the same information is not stored unnecessarily in many places.
In database design, the process of organizing tables and relationships into normal forms to reduce duplicated data and improve data integrity.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
6
Usage pattern:
normalization of [audio/a track/a recording]
The podcast editor applied normalization before uploading the episode.
A podcast szerkesztője normalizálta a hangot, mielőtt feltöltötte az epizódot.
Loudness normalization helps songs play at a more consistent volume.
A hangerő-normalizálás segít, hogy a dalok egyenletesebb hangerővel szóljanak.
Peak normalization raised the track without clipping the loudest part.
Learner examples
Audio normalization made the recording louder.
A hangnormalizálás hangosabbá tette a felvételt.
The app uses normalization for music volume.
Az alkalmazás normalizálást használ a zene hangerejének kiegyenlítésére.
Common mistake:
Audio normalization changes level; it is not the same as compression, which changes the difference between loud and quiet parts.
Meaning
Adjusting audio volume level
Collocations
audio normalization
|loudness normalization
|peak normalization
|volume normalization
|track normalization
|normalization level
|normalization target
|apply normalization
|automatic normalization
|normalize audio
Synonyms
level adjustment (Broader; can include manual volume changes, not only normalization.)
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gain adjustment (More technical; refers to changing signal level.)
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volume leveling (Commoner and less technical, especially for making tracks similar in loudness.)
Antonyms
unnormalized audio (Audio that has not been adjusted to a standard level.)
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level variation (Differences in loudness that normalization may reduce.)
Themes
audio
|media
|music
|technology
Definition
Changing the volume level of audio so it reaches a chosen standard level.
In audio production, the process of adjusting a recording's level to reach a target peak or loudness without changing the overall balance of the mix.
Grammar
Dictionary form
normalization
IPA
GB/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
nor - mal - iz - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: normalization
- Plural: normalization, normalizations
Expressions
batch normalization
1/bˈæt͡ʃ nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Stabilizing neural network training
A method that helps a neural network train more smoothly by normalizing groups of values.
Examples
- Adding batch normalization improved the stability of the neural network.
- The model uses batch normalization after each convolutional layer.
- In some architectures, batch normalization is replaced by layer normalization.
Learner examples
- Batch normalization helped the model train faster.
normalization constant
1/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən kˈɑnstənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Factor making totals equal one
A number used to make a formula add up, integrate, or scale to a required value.
Examples
- The probability distribution includes a normalization constant so the total probability is one.
- In quantum mechanics, the normalization constant ensures that the wavefunction has unit probability.
- The missing normalization constant made the formula impossible to compare with the data.
Learner examples
- The normalization constant makes the probabilities add up to one.
normalization of deviance
1/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən əv dˈiviəns/
fixed phrase
technical
Accepting unsafe exceptions
When people get used to breaking rules or taking risks because nothing bad has happened yet.
Examples
- After several successful shortcuts, the team fell into the normalization of deviance.
- Investigators cited normalization of deviance as a factor in the accident.
- The manager tried to stop the normalization of deviance before unsafe habits became routine.
Learner examples
- The factory wanted to avoid normalization of deviance.
- Small rule breaks can lead to normalization of deviance.
normalization of relations
1/nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən əv ɹilˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
Restoring official relations
When countries or groups start having normal official relations again.
Examples
- The agreement opened the door to normalization of relations between the two countries.
- Talks on normalization of relations resumed after years of hostility.
- Businesses welcomed the normalization of relations with neighboring markets.
Learner examples
- The two countries discussed normalization of relations.
- Normalization of relations may allow more trade.
unicode normalization
1/jˈunɪkd nˌɔɹməlɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Standardizing Unicode text
Making computer text use one consistent Unicode representation.
Examples
- Unicode normalization fixed the search problem with accented names.
- The application applies Unicode normalization before comparing strings.
- NFC is a common Unicode normalization form for stored text.
Learner examples
- Unicode normalization helps the program compare names.
- The developer used Unicode normalization on the text.