formalize

verb

ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz How to pronounce formalize (audio)
Definition of formalizenext
1
as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review

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2
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

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Recent Examples of formalize If formalized, the rule would make political priorities the prime determinant of what science gets funded and sideline the opinions of scientific experts. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 The gesture signals an order for complete silence, a search technique that emerged during the 1985 Mexico City earthquake and was later formalized by the Topos. — Fernanda Pesce, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 The clock seemed to rewind 1,400 years as tenets established at the religion’s dawn—Sharia law—were formalized into the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih, the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 29 June 2026 The two men met when García was teaching at LaSalle College of the Arts and discovered Robot Playground Media, recognized something in each other’s approach to the medium, and eventually formalized their partnership into a co-directorship. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for formalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalize
  1. standardize
  2. approve
  3. ratify
  4. confirm
  5. finalize
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  • Enterprises are advised to carefully evaluate these solutions based on ownership, cost, and enforcement, as the industry seeks to standardize this critical layer for AI agent deployment.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • In a 2025 paper, Alikani and her colleague outlined how standardizing automation technologies across laboratories and clinics could improve IVF success rates.
    — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of standardize
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  • The commission unanimously approved her request in May of 2018, and Grechen Shirley quickly hired a nanny to her campaign staff.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Boise Mayor Lauren McLean will have the authority to limit that under a new plan approved by the City Council on Tuesday.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of approve
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  • But the high court has interpreted the Constitution’s 14th Amendment — ratified in 1868 and upheld in a ruling in 1898 — as granting citizenship to all babies born in the country, regardless of parentage.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • For roughly a century after the Constitution was ratified, private property, contracts and free internal trade within the United States were respected.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of ratify
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  • Pat George, a frequent flier, avoided a line at the Admirals Club in Miami because a representative called ahead to a second lounge near Gate D15 to confirm there was no wait.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of confirm
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  • So rather than delay the whole production until design is finalized, work can begin in earnest.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • The building’s second floor will house a full-service restaurant, though the concept has not been finalized, and the third floor will function as a rooftop bar.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
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