formalized Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make formal or official
   formalize; formalise.
   
   • We formalized the appointment and gave him a title
2. verb declare or make legally valid
   formalize; validate; formalise.
   
3. adjective concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art)
   formalistic; formalised.
   
   • highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'
4. adjective satellite given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
   formalised.
   

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