Finalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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finalizing

 

[ ˈfaɪnəlɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

completing a task

Finalizing refers to the act of completing or bringing something to a definitive end. It typically involves making final adjustments or settling remaining details in a process, plan, or project. The term is commonly used in various fields such as business, academia, and project management. When finalizing, one ensures that all necessary elements are finished and ready for implementation or submission.

Synonyms

completing, concluding, finishing, settling, wrapping up.

Examples of usage

  • We are finalizing the report for our meeting tomorrow.
  • She spent the afternoon finalizing her presentation slides.
  • The team is finalizing the budget for the upcoming project.

Translations

Translations of the word "finalizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 finalizando

🇮🇳 अंतिम रूप देना

🇩🇪 finalisieren

🇮🇩 menyelesaikan

🇺🇦 завершення

🇵🇱 finalizowanie

🇯🇵 最終化する

🇫🇷 finaliser

🇪🇸 finalizando

🇹🇷 tamamlamak

🇰🇷 최종화하다

🇸🇦 إنهاء

🇨🇿 finalizace

🇸🇰 finalizácia

🇨🇳 完成

🇸🇮 zaključevanje

🇮🇸 lokun

🇰🇿 аяқтау

🇬🇪 დასრულება

🇦🇿 tamamlanma

🇲🇽 finalizando

Etymology

The term 'finalize' is derived from the word 'final', which comes from the Latin 'finalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to an end or purpose'. The verb form 'to finalize' emerged in the early 20th century as a way to describe the process of making something final or complete. In the context of business and project management, finalizing tasks has become increasingly important as deadlines and expectations have grown more stringent. Over time, the use of 'finalize' has spread into various domains, including academia, legal contexts, and creative industries, reflecting the need to bring processes and documents to a conclusion.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,079 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.