Definitions

1. verb

to give a formal or official character to something, especially to make something more precise or detailed

“The company will formalize its policies to avoid future lawsuits.”

2. verb

to make something more formal or official, especially in a ceremony or by a formal agreement

“The government will formalize its relationship with the neighboring country through a peace treaty.”

3. verb

to make something more precise or detailed

“The researcher will formalize her findings to present them in a scientific paper.”

4. noun

the act of making something more formal or official

“The formalization of the new law caused widespread controversy.”