Formalize: meaning, definitions and examples

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formalize

 

[ fษ”หrหˆmรฆl.aษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make official

To formalize is to give official status or approval to a plan, decision, or procedure. It often involves creating documents or processes that ensure a certain level of legitimacy or recognition. This term is frequently used in legal, academic, and organizational settings. By formalizing an action, it becomes structured and accepted within a designated framework or system.

Synonyms

establish, officialize, regularize.

Examples of usage

  • They needed to formalize the agreement.
  • The school decided to formalize its policies.
  • We should formalize our partnership with a contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "formalize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formalizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเค• เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช formalizieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memformalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั„ะพั€ะผะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formalizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌๅผๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formaliser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formalizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmileลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•์‹ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูƒูŠู„ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formalizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formalizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃๅผๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formalizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formalisera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธ ะตั‚ัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™smi hala gษ™tirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formalizar

Etymology

The word 'formalize' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the term 'formal,' which comes from the Latin root 'formalis,' meaning 'of the form or shape.' The suffix '-ize' is used to form a verb meaning 'to make or to become.' Over time, 'formalize' has evolved to encompass not only the idea of creating a structured format but also the introduction of procedures and standards that legitimize actions within various domains. Its use has expanded significantly in legal, business, and academic contexts, where clear and official processes are crucial for operation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,532, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.