finalize
Use Finalize in a sentence
lˌaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
to put into final form; complete all the details of.
verb (used without object)
2.
to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations: We should finalize by the end of the week.
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finalize or finalise (ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to put into final form; settle: to finalize plans for the merger |
| 2. | (intr) to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction |
| usage Although finalize has been in widespread use for some time, many speakers and writers still prefer to use complete, conclude, or make final, esp in formal contexts | |
| finalise or finalise | |
| —vb | |
| usage Although finalize has been in widespread use for some time, many speakers and writers still prefer to use complete, conclude, or make final, esp in formal contexts | |
| finali'zation or finalise | |
| —n | |
| finali'sation or finalise | |
| —n | |
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Finalize
is one of our favorite verbs.
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Example sentences
Review the latest program and finalize your choices for each day.
Metro, counties finalize votes on urban and rural reserves.
They're still a little slow and the software that you use to create, organize, edit and finalize the ebooks is crude.
Even near the coup, there was this military reshuffle, where he tried to finalize his power grip in the military.
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