Synonyms of formalizing

formalizing

verb

present participle of formalize

1

as in standardizing

to make agree with a single established standard or model

we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standardizing
• organizing
• normalizing
• regularizing
• regulating
• integrating
• coordinating
• systematizing
• homogenizing
• ordering
• codifying
• marshalling
• equalizing
• reconciling
• ruling
• evening
• systemizing
• synthesizing
• averaging
• governing
• squaring
• controlling
• marshaling
• certifying
• methodizing
• accrediting
• conciliating
• harmonizing
• conforming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tailoring
• customizing
• individualizing

2

as in approving

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approving
• ratifying
• confirming
• finalizing
• endorsing
• accepting
• authorizing
• sanctioning
• acknowledging
• signing
• accrediting
• okaying
• warranting
• clearing
• affirming
• validating
• certifying
• indorsing
• homologating
• approbating
• initialing
• OK'ing
• sanctifying
• blessing
• enabling
• legalizing
• initialling
• permitting
• passing
• licensing
• allowing
• canonizing
• rubber-stamping
• licencing
• signing off (on)
• reapproving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• rejecting
• prohibiting
• declining
• disallowing
• vetoing
• forbidding
• disapproving
• banning
• proscribing
• turning down
• enjoining
• ignoring
• negativing
• interdicting
• disregarding
• neglecting
• refusing
• overlooking
• illegalizing
• rebutting
• spurning
• rebuffing