Formalization: meaning, definitions and examples
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formalization
[ ˌfɔːrməlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]
mathematics
The process of giving something a definite structure or form.
Synonyms
codification, standardization, systematization
Examples of usage
- Formalization of mathematical concepts is essential for rigorous proof.
- Formalization helps in clarifying complex ideas.
- Computer algorithms require formalization to ensure accuracy.
academic writing
The act of making something formal or official.
Synonyms
legitimization, officialization
Examples of usage
- The formalization of the research findings was necessary for publication.
- Scholars often seek formalization of their theories before presenting them.
Translations
Translations of the word "formalization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 formalização
🇮🇳 औपचारिकता
🇩🇪 Formalisierung
🇮🇩 formalisasi
🇺🇦 формалізація
🇵🇱 formalizacja
🇯🇵 形式化 (けいしきか)
🇫🇷 formalisation
🇪🇸 formalización
🇹🇷 resmileştirme
🇰🇷 형식화 (hyeongsikhwa)
🇸🇦 التشكيل الرسمي
🇨🇿 formalizace
🇸🇰 formalizácia
🇨🇳 形式化 (xíngshì huà)
🇸🇮 formalizacija
🇮🇸 formleging
🇰🇿 формализация
🇬🇪 ფორმალიზაცია
🇦🇿 formallaşdırma
🇲🇽 formalización
Word origin
The word 'formalization' originated from the Latin term 'formalis' meaning 'pertaining to form'. It was first used in the mid-19th century in the context of logic and mathematics. Over time, the term has gained importance in various fields such as computer science, academic writing, and legal documentation.
See also: formalistic, formalness, informal.