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for·mal·ize
(fôr′mə-līz′)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·iz′a·ble adj.
for′mal·i·za′tion (-mə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.
for′mal·iz′er n.
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formalize
(ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz) orformalise
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. (Logic) logic to extract the logical form of (an expression), to express in the symbols of some formal system
ˌformaliˈzation, ˌformaliˈsation n
ˈformalˌizer, ˈformalˌiser n
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for•mal•ize
(ˈfɔr məˌlaɪz)v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
1. to make formal, esp. for the sake of official acceptance.
2. to give a definite form or shape to.
[1590–1600]
for`mal•i•za′tion, n.
for′mal•iz`er, n.
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formalize
Past participle: formalized
Gerund: formalizing
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Verb | 1. | formalize - make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title" |
2. | ![]() 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?" probate - establish the legal validity of (wills and other documents) |
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Translations
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formalize
vt rules, grammar → formalisieren; agreement, arrangement → formell bekräftigen; relationship → formell machen
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