finalize

verb

fi·nal·ize | \ ˈfī-nə-ˌlīz

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finalized; finalizing

Definition of finalize

transitive verb

1 : to put in final or finished form soon my conclusion will be finalized— D. D. Eisenhower

2 : to give final approval to finalizing the papers prepared … by his staff — Newsweek

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Examples of finalize in a Sentence

They are finalizing their divorce this week. We bought our tickets and finalized our vacation plans.

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The exact route of the ride has not been finalized at this writing, but past rides have passed through the Marigny and French Quarter before returning the start. — Doug Maccash, nola.com, "Eye-popping World Naked Bike Ride 2019 raises awareness, June 8," 5 June 2019 The person requested anonymity because the contract has not been finalized. — Kevin Allen, USA TODAY, "Five helpful hints for would-be NHL traders during the Stanley Cup Final," 4 June 2019 The schedule has been finalized for the annual Fairfax summer basketball tournament that begins on June 24 and ends with the championship game on June 29. — Eric Sondheimer, latimes.com, "Fairfax summer basketball tournament schedule is finalized," 3 June 2019 The settlement was announced on the same day that U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles had scheduled a hearing on why the deal supposedly struck in November hadn’t been finalized by the Justice Department. — Emery P. Dalesio, The Seattle Times, "Duke University pays $112M to settle faked-research lawsuit," 25 Mar. 2019 If negotiations prove successful, a deal could be announced sometime this coming week, though nothing has been finalized. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "Logitech reportedly wants to buy Plantronics for over $2 billion," 24 Nov. 2018 The public charge changes haven’t been finalized yet. — Dylan Scott, Vox, "Study suggests Trump is scaring immigrant families off food stamps," 15 Nov. 2018 Oak Brook village manager Rick Ginex said there has been some discussion about a possible rate increase from Republic Services, but nothing has been finalized. — Chuck Fieldman, chicagotribune.com, "Chinese ban may lead to recycling cost increase for some towns," 9 July 2018 Boles said the goal is to get the BC39 on TV, but nothing has been finalized. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "$15,000 USAC midget race, named for Bryan Clauson, kicks off NASCAR Brickyard 400," 26 June 2018

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finalize

verb

English Language Learners Definition of finalize

: to put (something, such as a plan or an agreement) in a final or finished form

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finalize

verb

fi·nal·ize | \ ˈfī-nə-ˌlīz

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finalized; finalizing

Kids Definition of finalize

: to put in a final or finished form … Hermione ushered them out of the hall to finalize their plans for the evening.— J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets

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