English Explanatory Dictionary

formalize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give something a definite form; to shape.
  2. To develop into a definite form.
  3. To give something a formal or official standing.
  4. To act with formality.
  5. To rigorously prove a mathematical result.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔɹ.məlaɪːz/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-formalize.wav

Word forms

formalize formalizes formalizing formalized formalise

Etymology

From formal + -ize.

Derived words

deformalize formalizability formalizable formalizer nonformalized reformalize unformalized
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