Harmonization — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz/ har·mo·nize

Meaning & Definition of Harmonization

Harmonization (verb)

  1. to play or sing in harmony
  2. to be in harmony
  3. to bring into consonance or accord

Harmonization (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in correction, attunement

    similar: attunement, correction, readaptation, readjustment, alteration, conversion, makeover, modification, refit, revision, transformation, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, adjustment, conformation
    opposite: maladaptation

Related Entry: Harmonize (verb)

Harmonize is a different word from Harmonization. The synonyms below are for harmonize, not for harmonization.

  1. to form a pleasing relationship

    "the color of the walls harmonized nicely with the blue tones in the carpet"

    similar: agree, assort, blend, chime, chime in, conform, consort, coordinate, groove
    related: balance, correlate, correspond, dovetail, hang together, match, meet, parallel, bond, coalesce, cohere, conjoin, fuse, merge, square, tally
    opposite: clash, collide, conflict
    near: contradict, contrast, counter, differ, diverge, jar, cancel (out), counteract, negate, offset

  2. to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences

    "an attempt to harmonize the legends passed down from our forefathers with the historical evidence that survives from their exploits"

    similar: accommodate, attune, conciliate, conform, coordinate, key, reconcile
    related: adapt, tune, blend, combine, connect, correlate, dovetail, fit, fuse, integrate, join, match, merge, orchestrate, pair, square, suit, synchronize, synthesize, unify, unite, align, arrange, array, balance, equalize, even, order, proportion, regularize, standardize
    opposite: disharmonize
    near: confuse, disarray, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, skew, upset, alienate, estrange

  3. to be in agreement on every point

    "interrogated in separate rooms, the two burglary suspects gave stories that didn't harmonize at all"

    similar: accord, agree, answer, check, chord, cohere, coincide, comport, conform, consist, correspond, dovetail, fit, go, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, fall in with
    related: equal, match, parallel, align, line up, register
    opposite: differ (from), disagree (with)
    near: contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Harmonization

The most common words with a similar meaning to Harmonization:

attunement, correction, readaptation, readjustment, alteration, conversion, makeover, modification, refit, revision, transformation, acclimation, acclimatization, accommodation, adaptation, adaption, adjustment, conformation

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Harmonization

Words with the opposite meaning of Harmonization:

maladaptation

Word Forms of Harmonization

Inflections: harmonized, harmonizing

Derived words: harmonization (noun), harmonizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Harmonization

First known use: 15th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmonization

What does "Harmonization" mean?

"Harmonization" means to play or sing in harmony. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to play or sing in harmony.

What is another word for "Harmonization"?

Other words for "Harmonization" include attunement, correction, readaptation, readjustment, alteration, conversion, makeover and modification. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Harmonization" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Harmonization"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Harmonization". Common alternatives include attunement, correction, readaptation, readjustment, alteration, conversion, makeover, modification, refit and revision.

What is the opposite of "Harmonization"?

Antonyms of "Harmonization" include maladaptation.

Is "Harmonization" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Harmonization" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Harmonization"?

"Harmonization" is pronounced /ˈhär-mə-ˌnīz/ and divided into syllables as har·mo·nize.

What is the origin of the word "Harmonization"?

First known use: 15th centuryi.

What is another word for "Harmonization" meaning "as in correction, attunement"?

When "Harmonization" (noun) means as in correction, attunement, synonyms include attunement, correction, readaptation, readjustment, alteration and conversion. Opposites in this sense include maladaptation.