normalization

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.
2. 2
   Standardization, act of imposing standards or norms or rules or regulations.
3. 3
   In relational database design, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing, by eliminating redundancy.
4. 4
   Process of establishing normal diplomatic relations between two countries.
5. 5
   Globalization, the process of making a worldwide normal and dominant model of production and consumption.
6. 6
   Normalized production.
7. 7
   Sharing or enforcement of standard policies.
8. 8
   A process whereby artificial and unwanted norms of behaviour and models of behaviour are made to seem natural and wanted, through propaganda, influence, imitation and conformity.
9. 9
   The process of removing statistical error in repeated measured data.

Proper noun

1. 1
   Peace efforts and treaties between the Arab League and Israel. See Arab–Israeli normalization.