To make something canonical or official; to bring something into a standard, approved, or recognized form.
From 'canonic' plus the suffix -ize (to make or become). Originally theological, now used in literary criticism, computer science, and data management.
When fan fiction becomes so beloved it influences the official story, the fandom is trying to 'canonicalize' it—showing how authority over meaning is constantly being negotiated.
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