for·mal·ize (fôr m -l z )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. for mal·iza·ble adj.for mal·i·zation (-m-l -z shn) n.for mal·izer n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | formalized - concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'" artistic creation, artistic production, art - the creation of beautiful or significant things; "art does not need to be innovative to be good"; "I was never any good at art"; "he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully" faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" |
| 2. | formalized - given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures official - having official authority or sanction; "official permission"; "an official representative" |
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