normalize
gb/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz/ us/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz/
B2
Inglés
normalizál, elfogadottá tesz, normalizálódik, egységesít
VERBO
B2
1
normalizál
C1
Patrón de uso:
normalize [an idea/practice/behavior/condition]
The campaign aims to normalize talking openly about depression.
A kampány célja, hogy természetessé tegye a depresszióról való nyílt beszédet.
Critics argued that the show normalized cruelty by treating it as a joke.
A kritikusok szerint a műsor azzal normalizálta a kegyetlenséget, hogy viccként kezelte.
Flexible work schedules have been normalized in many offices.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We should normalize asking for help.
Természetessé kellene tenni a segítségkérést.
The movie normalized bad behavior.
A film normalizálta a rossz viselkedést.
Error frecuente:
Do not usually use this to mean “make a person normal”; it is more often used about behavior, ideas, conditions, or conversations.
Significado
make socially accepted or ordinary
Colocaciones
normalize behavior
|normalize violence
|normalize mental health discussions
|normalize talking about something
|normalize failure
|normalize flexible work
|normalize inequality
|normalize breastfeeding
|normalize disability
|normalize bad behavior
Sinónimos
mainstream (emphasizes bringing something into common public culture)
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legitimize (suggests making something seem justified or acceptable)
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destigmatize (emphasizes removing shame or negative judgment)
Antónimos
stigmatize (to mark something as shameful or socially unacceptable)
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condemn (to strongly say that something is wrong)
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marginalize (to keep something or someone outside the accepted mainstream)
Temas
society
|culture
|media
|behavior
Definición
to make something seem normal or acceptable to people
To make an idea, behavior, condition, or way of life seem usual, acceptable, or no longer shocking.
VERBO
B2
2
normalizál
C1
Patrón de uso:
[something] normalizes; normalize [something]
After a week, the city's public transport began to normalize.
Egy hét után a város tömegközlekedése kezdett normalizálódni.
The treatment helped normalize her blood sugar levels.
A kezelés segített normalizálni a vércukorszintjét.
Oil prices normalized after the strike ended.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My sleep schedule is normalizing.
Az alvási rendem kezd normalizálódni.
The medicine normalized his blood pressure.
A gyógyszer normalizálta a vérnyomását.
Error frecuente:
Say “the situation normalized” or “became normal,” not “became normalize.”
Significado
return to a normal condition
Colocaciones
conditions normalize
|the situation normalizes
|normalize blood pressure
|normalize blood sugar
|normalize hormone levels
|normalize sleep patterns
|prices normalize
|markets normalize
|operations normalize
|traffic normalizes
Sinónimos
stabilize (emphasizes becoming steady rather than specifically normal)
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regulate (emphasizes controlling something so it stays within a desired range)
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restore (emphasizes bringing something back to an earlier good state)
Antónimos
disrupt (to prevent normal operation or development)
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destabilize (to make something less steady or secure)
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worsen (to become or make something less healthy or less normal)
Temas
health
|daily_life
|economy
|systems
Definición
to become normal again, or make something become normal again
To return something to its usual, healthy, or expected state, or to return to that state.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
normalizál
C1
egységesít
B2
Patrón de uso:
normalize [data/values/text] to [a scale/format/standard]
Before training the model, the team normalized all numerical features.
A modell betanítása előtt a csapat normalizálta az összes numerikus jellemzőt.
The app normalizes names and addresses so duplicate records are easier to find.
Az alkalmazás egységesíti a neveket és címeket, így könnyebb megtalálni a duplikált rekordokat.
Test scores were normalized to a 100-point scale.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We normalized the data before comparing it.
Összehasonlítás előtt normalizáltuk az adatokat.
The scores were normalized to the same scale.
A pontszámokat ugyanarra a skálára normalizálták.
Error frecuente:
In statistics and computing, “normalize” and “standardize” can have specific different meanings depending on the method; check the context.
Significado
adjust to a standard format
Colocaciones
normalize data
|normalize values
|normalize variables
|normalize scores
|normalize features
|normalize text
|normalize strings
|normalize audio levels
|normalize images
|normalize inputs
Sinónimos
standardize (broader term for making things follow the same standard)
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scale (often means changing numerical values to a particular range)
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regularize (emphasizes making form or structure consistent)
Antónimos
denormalize (in computing, to deliberately reverse some normalization for performance or simplicity)
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leave unstandardized (to keep different formats, scales, or structures unchanged)
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distort (to change data in a way that makes it less accurate or representative)
Temas
technology
|data
|statistics
|computing
Definición
to change information or measurements into a standard form so they can be compared or used more easily
To adjust data, measurements, text, sound, images, or other material to a standard scale, format, or structure so it can be compared or processed consistently.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
normalize
AFI
GB/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz/
US/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
nor - mal - ize (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (nor)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: normalize
- 3rd Person Singular: normalizes
- Present Participle: normalizing
- Past: normalized
Expresiones
normalize a database
1/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz ə dˈætəbˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
organize database to reduce duplication
to organize a database so the same information is not stored unnecessarily in many places
Ejemplos
- The engineer normalized the database to reduce duplicate customer records.
- Before adding new features, they normalized the schema.
- If you normalize a database too aggressively, some queries may become slower.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We normalized the database to remove repeated data.
normalize deviance
1/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz dˈiviəns/
fixed phrase
technical
make rule-breaking seem acceptable
to start treating risky rule-breaking as normal because nothing bad has happened yet
Ejemplos
- Managers can unintentionally normalize deviance when they ignore small safety violations.
- Repeated shortcuts normalized deviance across the team.
- The accident report said the company had normalized deviance in its maintenance procedures.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The team normalized deviance by ignoring safety rules.
normalize for [a factor]
1/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz fɚ ə fˈæktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
adjust for a variable
to change numbers so one important difference is taken into account
Ejemplos
- The researchers normalized the results for age and income.
- Sales figures were normalized for seasonal changes before the forecast was made.
- The chart normalizes infection rates for population size.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We normalized the numbers for population size.
normalize relations
1/nˈɔɹməlˌaɪz ɹilˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
restore normal official relations
to make relations between countries or groups normal again
Ejemplos
- The governments signed an agreement to normalize relations.
- The company is trying to normalize relations with its suppliers after the dispute.
- Talks began in an effort to normalize relations between the two countries.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The two countries want to normalize relations.