normalization

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.3 See also

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• normalisation UK

[edit] Noun

normalization (plural normalizations)

1. Any process that makes something more normal, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.
2. (sociology) A process whereby behaviours and ideas are made to seem "normal" through repetition, or through ideology, propaganda, etc., often to the point where they appear natural and taken for granted.
3. (statistics) The process of removing statistical error in repeated measured data.
4. (computing) In relational database design, a process that breaks down data into record groups for efficient processing, by eliminating redundancy.

[edit] See also

• first normal form
• second normal form
• third normal form
• fourth normal form
• fifth normal form
• Boyce-Codd normal form