FINALIZATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

finalization

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Definition of finalization

as in ratification

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Recent Examples of finalization Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 With momentum accelerating through the OpenMOQ Consortium and the IETF, where the specification is nearing finalization, MOQ is moving toward production deployments far faster than many expected only a year ago. — Chris Allen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Fire announced a two-year contract with Lewandowski on Monday, pending finalization of his visa and international transfer certificate. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 In October 2025, a UC spokesperson told USA Today the agreement was still awaiting finalization and signatures. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 June 2026 Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minsiter Shehbaz Sharif said a deal's finalization was expected within 24 hours. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 June 2026 The 14-point memorandum of understanding is subject to finalization. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 12 June 2026 The finalization of the deal, which comes in the form of an option to purchase, is an anticipated step in the process and was signed May 21, according to the memorandum between the two parties. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalization

Noun

All of this is on Blanche, and a vote to confirm him represents a ratification of what has happened on his watch.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
WestJet did not disclose details of the tentative agreement, which will now be presented to cabin crew members for a ratification vote.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ratification

Noun

Community colleges that want to offer non-credit classes are able to move especially fast, because the approval process is less cumbersome.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Government support can improve access to financing and, of course, accelerate approvals, which will give customers greater confidence that nuclear power will remain part of long-term energy policy.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of approval

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Another is a lack of managerial formalization compared with other countries.

— Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Traditionally, mathematicians have had to translate their theorems and proofs into this machine-readable format by hand, a laborious process known as formalization.

— Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

Definition of formalization

Noun

The two countries struck a memorandum of understanding in June aimed at halting the conflict, restoring shipping traffic, launching negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and eventually loosening sanctions on Iran.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Partners who are not yet ready to play a more active role in supplying interceptors can help by implementing new sanctions.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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