Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

renormalize

verb

/ˌriːˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

Definition

To adjust or re-establish the normalization of a system or variable, particularly in mathematical contexts.

Examples

The physicists had to renormalize the theory to make accurate predictions.
After the adjustments, they were able to renormalize the data set for better clarity.
When calculations showed non-physical results, the team renormalized the model.

Meaning

Renormalization is a technique often used in physics and mathematics to remove infinities from equations or to simplify complex systems by redefining parameters.