Finalized: meaning, definitions and examples
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finalized
[ ˈfaɪnəlaɪzd ]
completed task
The term 'finalized' refers to the process of making a decision or an agreement official or definitive. In this context, it often implies that all necessary steps have been taken to reach a conclusion, and no further changes will occur. This term is commonly used in business, project management, and legal processes, indicating that something is no longer subject to modification. Finalizing can involve the signing of contracts, approval of plans, or the completion of a project.
Synonyms
completed, concluded, resolved, settled
Examples of usage
- The contract was finalized yesterday.
- We need to finalize the details of the agreement.
- Once we finalize the project plan, we can move forward.
- They finalized their decision after much deliberation.
Translations
Translations of the word "finalized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 finalizado
🇮🇳 अंतिम रूप दिया गया
🇩🇪 finalisiert
🇮🇩 finalisasi
🇺🇦 завершений
🇵🇱 sfinalizowany
🇯🇵 最終的な
🇫🇷 finalisé
🇪🇸 finalizado
🇹🇷 tamamlanmış
🇰🇷 최종
🇸🇦 نهائي
🇨🇿 finalizovaný
🇸🇰 finalizovaný
🇨🇳 最终的
🇸🇮 končan
🇮🇸 lokið
🇰🇿 аяқталған
🇬🇪 დასრულებული
🇦🇿 tamamlanmış
🇲🇽 finalizado
Etymology
The word 'finalized' is derived from the root word 'final,' which comes from the Latin word 'finalis,' meaning 'of or pertaining to the end.' The process of finalizing something involves bringing it to an end or conclusion. The suffix '-ize' is added to form a verb, indicating the action of making something final. The evolution of the term closely follows the English language's adaptation of Latin and French influences over time. The usage of 'finalized' became more pronounced in the business and legal contexts during the 20th century, as formal agreements and procedures increasingly required clear and definitive conclusions. With the rise of documentation and contractual obligations, the need to 'finalize' agreements became essential in professional settings.