linguistic normalization
[lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk ˌnɔːrməlaɪˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: linguistic normalizations
normalização linguística
1. The process of standardizing language use, spelling, grammar, and pronunciation according to established rules and conventions of a language
The linguistic normalization of Portuguese spelling occurred through official reforms in 1911 and 1990.
A normalização linguística da ortografia portuguesa ocorreu através de reformas oficiais em 1911 e 1990.
2. The restoration and promotion of a minority or endangered language to official or everyday use status
Linguistic normalization of the Catalan language gained momentum after the Spanish Civil War ended.
A normalização linguística da língua catalã ganhou impulso após o fim da Guerra Civil Espanhola.
3. In computational linguistics, the process of converting text to a standard format for analysis or processing
Linguistic normalization in NLP includes removing accents and converting to lowercase.
A normalização linguística em PLN inclui a remoção de acentos e conversão para minúsculas.
Linguistic normalization is a significant concept in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly regarding the 1990 Orthographic Agreement that aimed to unify spelling across Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, discussions of linguistic normalization often center on balancing formal standards with the natural evolution of colloquial speech. This term is also important in minority language contexts, such as efforts to normalize regional languages and indigenous tongues.
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