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to normalize
01
to return or bring something into a standard or acceptable state
Transitive: to normalize a situation or condition
Example
The therapist helps individuals normalize their emotions and responses in certain situations.
After the crisis, efforts were made to normalize relations between the two countries.
The company strives to normalize its procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
02
to heat steel to a critical temperature, holding it at that temperature for a specific duration, and then allowing it to cool in still air
Transitive: to normalize steel
Example
The steel manufacturer normalized the metal bars.
The railway industry normalizes the rails used in track construction to improve resistance to wear and fatigue.
The construction company normalized the steel beams used in building construction to improve weldability and toughness.
03
to cause something once considered extreme or taboo become accepted as commonplace or typical
Transitive: to normalize sth
Example
Social justice movements have normalized conversations about race, privilege, and systemic inequality.
Television shows and movies have normalized diverse representations of family structures.
The fashion industry has normalized body positivity by featuring models of different shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
Example
The therapist helps individuals normalize their emotions and responses in certain situations.
After the crisis, efforts were made to normalize relations between the two countries.
The company strives to normalize its procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Medical treatments aim to normalize physiological functions and bring the body back to a healthy state.
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