Normalize

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Normalize

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1. To change in scale so that the sum of squares, or the integral of the squares of the transformed quantity is unity. See orthogonal functions". </dd>
2. To transform a random variable so that the resulting random variable so that the resulting random variable has a normal distribution. </dd>
3. In computer operations, to adjust the exponent and coefficient of a floating-point result so that the coefficient is in the prescribed normal range. Also called standardize. [[/a>|/a> ]]

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use