harmonization
|har-mo-ni-za-tion|
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/ˌhɑːrmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(harmonize)
bring into harmony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'harmonization' originates from the Greek word 'harmonia,' where 'harmonia' meant 'joint, agreement, concord.'
Historical Evolution
'harmonia' transformed into the Latin word 'harmonia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'harmony,' from which 'harmonization' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'agreement or concord,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making things compatible or consistent.
The harmonization of the two systems improved efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41
