II. for‧mal‧ize (
also formalise British English) /ˈfɔːməlaɪz $ ˈfɔːr-/
verb [transitive] [
Word Family: noun:
formality ≠
informality,
formalization;
verb:
formalize;
adverb:
formally ≠
informally;
adjective:
formal ≠
informal]
to make a plan, decision, or idea official, especially by deciding and clearly describing all the details:
Final arrangements for the takeover have yet to be formalized.—formalization /ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃ
ən $ ˌfɔːrmələ-/
noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲