formalize
verbUS /ˈfɔɹ.məlaɪːz/ · UK /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/
Etymology From formal + -ize.
1
To give something a definite form; to shape.
2
To develop into a definite form.
- We have more fun and exciting fundraisers planned, and we're trying to carefully budget them so they don't cut into your life savings. As they formalize, we'll widely publicize these events.1984 February 4, Marsha Levine, “Pride '84”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 28, page 5:
3
To give something a formal or official standing.
4
To act with formality.
5
Mathematics, Sciences To rigorously prove a mathematical result.
- Derived terms
- deformalize, formalizability, formalizable, formalizer, nonformalized, reformalize, unformalized