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finalization

 

[ ˌfaɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Context #1

business

The action or process of finalizing something, making it complete or official.

Synonyms

completion, conclusion, culmination, settling

Examples of usage

  • The finalization of the merger took longer than expected.
  • After the finalization of the contract, we can proceed with the project.
  • Finalization of the deal is crucial for the success of our business.
  • The finalization of the budget is pending approval from the board.
  • The finalization of the report will be done by the end of the week.
Context #2

legal

The act of making something final or binding, especially in a legal context.

Synonyms

approval, authorization, ratification, validation

Examples of usage

  • The finalization of the divorce proceedings took several months.
  • After the finalization of the will, the inheritance will be distributed.
  • The finalization of the agreement required signatures from all parties.
  • The finalization of the legal documents was a tedious process.
  • The finalization of the court decision brought closure to the case.
Context #3

software development

The process of completing or finishing a software project, often involving testing and debugging.

Synonyms

closing, completion, conclusion, finishing

Examples of usage

  • The finalization of the software release was delayed due to technical issues.
  • After the finalization of the coding phase, we can move on to testing.
  • The finalization of the user interface design is the next step in the project.
  • The finalization of the software documentation is essential for users.
  • The finalization of the software update will improve performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "finalization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 finalização

🇮🇳 समापन

🇩🇪 Abschluss

🇮🇩 finalisasi

🇺🇦 завершення

🇵🇱 finalizacja

🇯🇵 最終化

🇫🇷 finalisation

🇪🇸 finalización

🇹🇷 tamamlama

🇰🇷 마무리

🇸🇦 إتمام

🇨🇿 dokončení

🇸🇰 dokončenie

🇨🇳 完成

🇸🇮 zaključek

🇮🇸 lok

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასასრული

🇦🇿 tamamlama

🇲🇽 finalización

Word origin

The word 'finalization' originated from the verb 'finalize', which first appeared in the early 19th century. The suffix '-ation' is added to the base word 'finalize' to create the noun form 'finalization'. The concept of making something final or complete has been present in English for centuries, but the specific term 'finalization' gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of formal processes in business, law, and technology.