Normalisation
/ˌnɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
Organising database tables to reduce data redundancy and improve integrity by separating related data into distinct tables.
Example in context
"First normal form requires atomic values — no comma-separated lists in a single column."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Normalisation in context by working through exercises in the Databases & SQL module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.