formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz 
formalized; formalizing
1
: to give a certain or definite form to : shape
2
a
: to make formal
b
: to give formal status or approval to
Examples of formalize in a Sentence
The company has formalized its hiring practices.
Congress formalized the policy by making it law.
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For the next four decades, there were two popes—even three popes at one point—until the Council of Constance (1414-1418) formalized the authority of a single pope in Rome.
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Skydance merger, which was formalized last month, is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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To get there, marketing teams will need to proactively identify stakeholders, define process interlocks, formalize responsibilities, and measure success across six B2C marketing ops disciplines.
—Forrester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
While Janine and Gregory formalize their relationship, the staff deals with the repercussions of a PGA golf course currently under construction a few blocks from Abbott, the first sign of which being a new white student that Ava mistakes for a Victorian-era ghost at the West Philly school.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
The Skydance merger, which was formalized last month, is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024
To get there, marketing teams will need to proactively identify stakeholders, define process interlocks, formalize responsibilities, and measure success across six B2C marketing ops disciplines.
—Forrester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formalize. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz
formalized; formalizing
1
: to make formal
2
: to give formal rank or approval to
formalizer
noun
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