Formalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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formalizing

 

[ หˆfษ”หrmษ™laษชzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal process

Formalizing refers to the process of making something official or legally valid. This often involves creating documentation or agreements that adhere to certain standards and regulations. In many contexts, formalizing is essential for ensuring that actions or policies are recognized by authorities and are enforceable. The act of formalizing can apply to contracts, procedures, or social agreements, indicating a transition from an informal to a more structured setting.

Synonyms

certifying, establishing, officializing

Examples of usage

  • The company is formalizing its employee policies.
  • They are formalizing their relationship with a partnership agreement.
  • The government is formalizing new regulations for small businesses.

Translations

Translations of the word "formalizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formalizando

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช formalisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memformalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐะปั–ะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formalizowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒžใƒฉใ‚คใ‚บใ™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 formalizace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formalizรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃๅผๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formalizacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formalisera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธ ะตั‚ัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formallaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formalizar

Word origin

The term 'formalizing' derives from the word 'formal,' which comes from the Latin root 'formalis,' meaning 'pertaining to form.' This Latin term is rooted in 'forma,' meaning 'shape' or 'appearance.' The verb form 'formalize' appeared in English around the early 20th century, emerging from the need to denote the process of making informal arrangements or concepts official. As societies increasingly relied on documented agreements and structured policies, the term gained prominence, particularly in legal, educational, and corporate contexts. Today, formalizing is crucial in various fields including law, business, and governance, as it provides clarity and legitimacy to agreements and frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,533 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.