Definitions

1. verb

declare or make (a person) a saint or officially recognize (a person or a book, especially a book of the Bible) as authoritative or authentic

“She will be canonised as a saint next year.”

2. verb (transitive)

treat or represent (someone or something) in a way that is officially approved or accepted

“The artist’s work was canonised as a classic of modern literature.”

3. noun

the official recognition of a person or book as a saint or authoritative or authentic

“The canonisation of the new saint was a major event in the church.”

4. noun (historical)

a collection of authoritative texts or writings, especially in the Christian church

“The canon of Scripture was established by the early church fathers.”