Normalization Meaning
[ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩]Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.
nounStandardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations.
Sentence Examples
Serbia and Kosovo signed an economic normalization agreement.
The normalization of hate speech erodes social harmony.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The process of ____ of relations between the two countries took many years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The two countries signed a treaty that led to the ____ of their diplomatic relations.
Word Origin & History
From normal + -ization or normalize + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In the writings of Banfield, Wilson, and the New Progressives, the present-oriented, the wicked and the disorderly are portrayed as being abnormal―as being in need of normalization, control, and supervision. This makes it a lot easier for the rest of us […] to accept the aggressive policing and harsh punishment of the disorderly others."
— 2001, Bernard E. Harcourt, Illusion of Order:
"Following the line pursued in recent months by President Mubarak, Mr. Ali said he was confident the peace treaty between the two former foes would presist^([sic]) and "create a good atmosphere for normalizations of relations in the coming months and years.""
— 1982 April 25, William E. Farrell, “LOW-KEY CEREMONIES SET FOR SINAI TRANSFER TODAY”, in The New York Times:
"On my first trip to China after normalization, I saw firsthand the possibility of leveraging Deng Xiaoping’s very real fear of the Soviets to gain specific intelligence aid from the People’s Republic of China."
— 2007, Joe Biden, “This Can't Hurt Us”, in Promises to Keep, New York: Random House, published 2008, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 143:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The process of ____ of relations between the two countries took many years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The two countries signed a treaty that led to the ____ of their diplomatic relations.