Definitions

1. verb

to bring or bring back to a standard or norm, especially in order to make something more acceptable or useful

“The new software will help normalize the data from different sources.”

2. verb

to make something seem more normal or acceptable, especially by hiding or disguising its true nature

“The company tried to normalize the scandal by releasing a statement apologizing for the mistake.”

3. noun

a standard or norm, especially in a particular field or activity

“The new health guidelines have become the norm for the fitness industry.”

4. noun

a process for converting a set of input values into a common format, especially in computing

“The data normalization process took several hours to complete.”