harmonization
pronunciation
How to pronounce harmonization in British English:
UK [ˌhɑ:mənaɪ'zeɪʃn]
How to pronounce harmonization in American English:
US [ˌhɑmənaɪ'zeɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a piece of harmonized music
- singing in harmony
Word Origin
- harmonization (n.)
- 1772, from harmonize + -ation.
Example
- 1. Without some harmonization of rules and regulations , global financial institutions could go where the regulation is lax .
- 2. The principle of the harmonization of foods can be traced back to the shang dynasty scholar yi yin .
- 3. But " harmonization " does not mean anything different from " forced cartelization " or " lack of competition . "
- 4. In the face of these objections , merkel 's proposals were watered down at last week 's summit , leaving only a general appeal for wage restraint and an increase in the retirement age , a commitment to rigorous budget and labor-market reforms , and a harmonization of the corporate tax rate .