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Looking for a word or phrase that conveys the modification of something in a certain way

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00:00 Looking For A Word Or Phrase That Conveys The Modification Of Something In A Certain Way
00:51 Answer 1 Score 2
01:05 Accepted Answer Score 2
01:43 Answer 3 Score 0
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Why not consider the synomyms of modify, such as adjust or adapt, as in

AdjustedField

or

AdaptedField




ACCEPTED ANSWER

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I have statistical engines that have sort of similar fields.

It seems that the database world has taken to the word normalize (normalization) for examples such as yours. Used in the context it seems to make sense but it isn't exactly right (well not at all if you understand database normalization).

Another term that we use which I guess is more antiquated, yet still used and far more accurate is standardize (standardization).

Formatted works too in some cases. This would imply that you have very specific rules that are triggered.

Note: Actually updating a stats table in our reporting database and forgot we have a sanitize filter running. There is a bonus word.




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If you are allowed a little humour at work, you could try Transmogrifier or Transmogrified.

While Transmogrify is a real word I remember it best from the Calvin & Hobbes cartoons of the 1980's