Formalise: meaning, definitions and examples

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formalise

 

[ หˆfษ”หrmษ™หŒlaษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make official

To formalise something means to give it a formal status or to establish it in an official way. This often involves creating official documents or declarations. It is frequently used in legal, academic, and governmental contexts.

Synonyms

establish, officialize, standardize, systematize.

Examples of usage

  • The committee decided to formalise the agreement.
  • We need to formalise the proposal before submission.
  • They will formalise their relationship with a wedding.
  • The school aims to formalise its partnership with local businesses.
Context #2 | Verb

make precise

In another usage, to formalise can mean to make something more precise or structured. This is often used in the context of scientific or mathematical processes, where clarity and precision are required.

Synonyms

clarify, define, organize, systematize.

Examples of usage

  • He worked to formalise the theory to ensure accuracy.
  • She needed to formalise her ideas into a structured plan.
  • The researchers sought to formalise their findings for publication.

Translations

Translations of the word "formalise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formalizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเค• เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช formalisiere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ formalitas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐะปั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formalizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌๅผๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formaliser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formalizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmi hale getirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•์‹ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formalizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formะฐะปะธะทovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃๅผๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formalizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formalisera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธะปะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formalaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formalizar

Etymology

The word 'formalise' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the term 'formal,' which itself comes from the Latin 'formalis,' meaning 'pertaining to form.' The suffix '-ise' is used to form a verb that indicates making or becoming. The transition in usage reflects a growing emphasis on the importance of formal structures and official recognition in various domains such as law, education, and business practices. The British English variant employs 'formalis' with an 's,' while American English often uses 'formalize' with a 'z.' Over time, the term has gained traction across different fields, including academia and governance, signifying a wider acceptance of formal processes in managing agreements and procedures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,569, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.