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/ˌhɑːr.mə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · har·mo·ni·za·tion
noun
  1. The act or process of making elements work together in a pleasing or consistent way, especially in music. The composer’s harmonization of the melody gave the piece a richer, fuller sound.
  2. The alignment or standardization of laws, regulations, or policies across different jurisdictions. European Union harmonization of safety standards simplifies trade among member states.
Did you know? In the 1960s, “harmonization” became a buzzword in corporate jargon, describing the effort to align disparate computer systems under a single software platform.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026