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canonicalization

canonicalization

1 9.9
To change data into a common form so it can be compared
  • noun
  • /ˌkænəˌnɪkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : canonización
  • Allowing cross-domain canonicalization hints would seem to be a big win for the semantic web (and hence a big win for Google) without any drawbacks.

Examples

  • Fix your domain canonicalization.

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  • I'm puzzled as to why cross-domain canonicalization suggestions aren't taken into account.

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  • Canonicalization issues should be addressed in planning and development and are very easily.

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  • Google currently will take canonicalization suggestions into account across subdomains (or within a domain), but not across domains.

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  • I was interested to read, "Google currently will take canonicalization suggestions into account across subdomains (or within a domain), but not across domains."

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  • If a third party copies my content, it would be bad for them to be able to claim theirs was the original, but since canonicalization hints point from copy to original, this wouldn't be possible.

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  • The website's canonicalization process ensures that all URLs point to a single, standard version of each page.

  • In data management, canonicalization helps to eliminate duplicate entries and maintain consistency.

  • When organizing databases, canonicalization converts all entries into a uniform format for easier retrieval.

Synonyms

standardization
vscanonicalization
9 4.8

Making things follow the same rules so they match

changes raw data into one agreed format for reliable use
normalization
vscanonicalization
  • Formal
2 5.6

Making rules so things are the same

converts data into a single standard form for consistent use
regularization
vscanonicalization
1 6.7

Making something regular and the same in every part

is about changing raw data into one fixed, standard shape
uniformization
vscanonicalization
7.2

Making different things follow the same rules

focuses on converting varied data into one standard format
recoding
vscanonicalization
  • Specialized
7.4

To change information from one form to another

aims to change formats between systems rather than unify all into one standard form
recodification
vscanonicalization
  • Specialized
9.0

Changing labels for items in records or inventories so they match

focuses on broader data conversion into a unified form, not only code updates

Antonyms

The state of not following usual rules or expected ways

How Standard

canonicalization
  • Specialized
1 9.9
cleanliness
  • Specialized
1 5.1
raw data
  • Specialized
21 3.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

canonicalization = canonicalize (semi-transparent) = canon + ical + ize + ation

The noun is regularly formed from 'canonicalize', but the data-processing sense is technical and may not be fully predictable for learners who only know the base noun 'canon'.

Etymology

Canonicalization comes from canon 'rule' or 'standard' and the ending -ization 'making into'. So, canonicalization is the process of making data follow a single standard form.