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normalize [′nȯr·mə‚līz] (computer science) To adjust the representation of a quantity so that this representation lies within a prescribed range. In particular, to adjust the exponent and mantissa of a floating point number so that the mantissa falls within a prescribed range. (mathematics) To multiply a quantity by a suitable constant or scalar so that it then has norm one; that is, its norm is then equal to one. (metallurgy) To heat a ferrous alloy to some temperature above the transformation range, followed by air cooling. (quantum mechanics) To multiply a wave function by a constant so that its norm is equal to unity. (statistics) To carry out a normal transformation on a variate. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Instead of problematising and / or seeking solutions to the various crises youth identity is subjected to, popular culture has been perceived as treading a very fine line between de-stigmatising and normalising a range of risk-taking, self-destructive and aberrant behaviours. As a consequence the unit area normalising constant in (12) also changes and [J. Play can be a normalising experience for children in hospital. |
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