formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz 
formalized; formalizing
1
: to give a certain or definite form to : shape
2
a
: to make formal
b
: to give formal status or approval to
Examples of formalize in a Sentence
The company has formalized its hiring practices.
Congress formalized the policy by making it law.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 Nov. 2025
The Cairo Film Market welcomed more than 20 Arab and international institutions this year, and CIFF recently formalized a strategic partnership with Co-Production Salon to expand MENA co-production opportunities.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
The Transportation Department initially announced its intent to nix the rule in September and formalized the decision in the Federal Register this week, NBC News reported.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
The agency formalized the Vertical Department last year with three dedicated agents and a roster of approximately 75 vertical actors.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
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formalize
verb
for·mal·ize
ˈfȯr-mə-ˌlīz
formalized; formalizing
1
: to make formal
2
: to give formal rank or approval to
formalizer
noun
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