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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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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
Local certification is part of the process for confirming and formalizing state election results.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
One company that handles this especially well is the Danaher Corporation, whose operating model has been internalized and formalized in the Danaher Business System, which, according to Danaher’s web site, is the key to the conglomerate’s success.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Once he was discharged, the two formalized their split in December 2016.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at its meeting Thursday formalized its unanimous opposition.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
One company that handles this especially well is the Danaher Corporation, whose operating model has been internalized and formalized in the Danaher Business System, which, according to Danaher’s web site, is the key to the conglomerate’s success.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Once he was discharged, the two formalized their split in December 2016.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at its meeting Thursday formalized its unanimous opposition.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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By integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms like those standardized by NIST or implementing quantum key distribution (QKD), Bitcoin could safeguard against quantum computing attacks.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The legislation would require Medicare Advantage plans to standardize electronic prior authorization systems.Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The city approved legislation to purchase and renovate Capital One Arena, where the Capitals and Wizards play, and Bowser has advocated federal legislation to clear the way for the RFK Stadium land to be redeveloped.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the project will have effects on the nearby area, and the approving authority wants to think about those effects.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The teachers union ratified the contract with a 98% vote in favor, according to the district.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Still, not enough states had ratified the ERA by the time the second deadline came around.Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sources meanwhile told Rolling Stone that castings have yet to be confirmed.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Vance had faced criticism from some conservatives over his lack of attendance at Senate votes in recent weeks as the chamber confirmed judges nominated by President Biden.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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More news: One NL Contender Appears Out of Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes Sasaki will not finalize his contract before Jan. 15, when the 2025 international amateur signing period begins.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shortly before the book was finalized, Andrea and Jenny e-mailed Thacker about Gerry’s conviction.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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