What is the verb for making something normal or standard?

• A. To Normalise
• B. To Exaggerate
• C. To Criticize
• D. To Improvise

Answer: (A)

To bring something to a normal or standard state is to normalize (British spelling: normalise). This verb describes making something conform to an accepted standard or typical pattern, bringing deviations back toward what is considered normal. You might normalize data by adjusting scales so different datasets can be compared, or normalize a behavior by making it common and expected within a group.

Exaggerate means to overstate or magnify. Criticize means to express disapproval. Improvise means to create something on the spot without prior planning. None of these convey the idea of making something conform to a standard, which is why the normalise/normalize option is the correct choice.