formalize
Use Formalize in a sentence
məˌlaɪz verb (used with object), for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing.
1.
to make formal, especially for the sake of official or authorized acceptance: to formalize an understanding by drawing up a legal contract.
2.
to give a definite form or shape to.
3.
to state or restate (the rules or implied rules of a grammar or the like) in symbolic form.
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formalize or formalise (ˈfɔːməˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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 to extract the logical form of (an expression), to express in the symbols of some formal system |
| formalise or formalise | |
| —vb | |
| formali'zation or formalise | |
| —n | |
| formali'sation or formalise | |
| —n | |
| 'formalizer or formalise | |
| —n | |
| 'formaliser or formalise | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Even to the point of wanting to formalize this relationship with a ceremony similar to marriage.
It will also allow us to formalize protocols and procedures and to be much more proactive in our review of these cases.
Please formalize that by writing a do not resuscitate order.
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