finalizing

 [fahyn-l-ahyz]  

fi·na·lize

   [fahyn-l-ahyz] verb, fi·na·lized, fi·na·liz·ing.
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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Also, especially British, fi·na·lise.

Origin:
1920–25; final + -ize

Related forms
fi·na·li·za·tion, noun
fi·na·liz·er, noun
un·fi·na·lized, adjective

Usage note
See -ize.

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