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formalize
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for·mal·ize  (fôrm-lz)
tr.v. for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es
1. To give a definite form or shape to.
2.
a. To make formal.
b. To give formal standing or endorsement to; make official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedure.

formal·iza·ble adj.
formal·i·zation (-m-l-zshn) n.
formal·izer n.

formalize, formalise [ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz]
vb
1. to be or make formal
2. (tr) to make official or valid
3. (tr) to give a definite shape or form to
4. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic to extract the logical form of (an expression), to express in the symbols of some formal system
formalization , formalisation n
formalizer , formaliser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.formalize - make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title"
ritualise, ritualize - make or evolve into a ritual; "The growing up of children has become ritualized in many cultures"
adjudge, declare, hold - declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
2.formalizeformalize - declare or make legally valid        
authorize, authorise, clear, pass - grant authorization or clearance for; "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"
ratify, sign - approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"
co-sign, cosign - sign jointly; "Husband and wife co-signed the lease"
probate - establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents)
Translations
formalize [ˈfɔːməlaɪz] VT [+ plan, agreement] → formalizar
formalize [ˈfɔːrməlaɪz] formalise (British) vtofficialiser
formalize
vt rules, grammarformalisieren; agreement, arrangementformell bekräftigen; relationshipformell machen
formalize [ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz] vtrendere ufficiale
formalize [ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz] vtrendere ufficiale


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The collaboration between the University of Exeter and QinetiQ formalises a ten-year research and development relationship that has already led to the development of seven patents.
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