Canonicalizing

/kəˈnɑːnɪkəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb (present participle)

Definition

The process of converting something into a standard or official form.

Etymology

Present participle form of canonicalize, using the -ing suffix to show an ongoing action or process.

Kelly Says

In mathematics, 'canonicalizing' a fraction like 2/4 into 1/2 is the process of reducing it to its simplest, most standard form that everyone recognizes.

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