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
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The company has formalized its hiring practices.
Congress formalized the policy by making it law.
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
This is because interview and hiring processes are often less structured and formalized at these companies, meaning hiring managers may be more involved in choosing who is interviewed and selected for jobs.
—Dr. Kyle Elliott, Mpa, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Then there’s a 30-day period before shareholders meet to vote on the separation, which Hirsch said will likely be formalized in mid-January.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Lease and operating agreements are expected be formalized next year.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 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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