normalization
noun/ˌnɔrməlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,214 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making something conform to a standard or returning it to a normal state.
Example sentence
The two countries signed an agreement to begin the normalization of diplomatic relations.
Synonyms & related words
- standardization
- regularization
- restoration
- stabilization
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