“Normalize” or “Normalise”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 7 prefer “normalize” and 2 prefer “normalise”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	normalize	normalise	Preference
United States	99	1	“normalize”
United Kingdom	48	52	“normalise”
India	72	28	“normalize”
Philippines	96	4	“normalize”
Canada	95	5	“normalize”
Australia	48	52	“normalise”
Liberia	0	0	Not enough data
Ireland	63	37	“normalize”
New Zealand	50	50	No clear preference
Jamaica	100	0	“normalize”
Trinidad & Tobago	100	0	“normalize”
Guyana	0	0	Not enough data

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“normalize”

This fact is used to normalize the current so that they…
Homestuck aims to normalize and humanize internet cultures that…
…such temptations and try to normalize their life, but the fast…
…night, where Ford and Shane normalize their relationship a bit.
…control probes is used to normalize the hybridization measurements of the…
…dopamine transmission and attempt to normalize motor functions affected by Parkinson's.
…materials not of chromosomal origin, normalize the fluorescence ratio, carry out…
…generated by the FTA would "normalize strained relationships and offer institutional…
…problem to solve and help normalize things).
…that using value-neutral terminology would normalize CSA and that redefining terminology…

“normalise”

…lifting of the prohibition would normalise the drinking habits of African
…that can completely and permanently normalise metabolic function, enabling discontinuation of…
Nevertheless, gluten-free diet doesn't completely normalise the quality of life.
…power", and denounced attempts to normalise relations with Israel, condemning all…
Pre-calculations: let's find and normalise vector and vectors which are…
…attempt may be made to normalise, legitimise, rationalise, deny, or minimise…
…foremost companies in attempting to normalise the availability and use of…
…sudden relaxation (post-isometric relaxation) can normalise the strained condition.
…trade and cultural ties, and normalise relations.<ref>John W. Garver, Protracted Contest:…
…would make it possible to normalise the loudness of different programs…

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