FORMALIZE


Meaning of FORMALIZE in English

( BrE also for·mal·ise ) / ˈfɔːməlaɪz; NAmE ˈfɔːrm-/ verb [ vn ]

1.

to make an arrangement, a plan or a relationship official :

They decided to formalize their relationship by getting married.

2.

to give sth a fixed structure or form by introducing rules :

The college has a highly formalized system of assessment.

►  for·mal·iza·tion , for·mal·isa·tion / ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE ˌfɔːrmələˈz-/ noun [ U ]

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WORD ORIGIN

late 16th cent.: from formal + -ize partly influenced by French formaliser .

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