Normalize
(verb)
- Make (something) conform to a standard, especially by eliminating abnormal or undesirable elements.
- Bring or restore to a normal or standard state or condition.
- Accept (something) as normal or typical.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french normaliser or modern latin normalizare, from normalis "according to rule".
Examples:
- The new government is working to normalize relations with its neighbor.
- The company is trying to normalize their financial situation before going public.
- The treatment was able to normalize her blood pressure.
- The government has taken steps to normalize the economy and reduce inflation.
- It takes time to normalize the situation after such a traumatic event.