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formalize

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɹ.məlaɪːz/

The English word “formalize” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To give something a definite form; to shape.
  2. To develop into a definite form.
  3. To give something a formal or official standing.
  4. To act with formality.
  5. To rigorously prove a mathematical result.

Etymology

From formal + -ize.

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