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finalize

[ fahyn-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

finalized, finalizing.
  1. to put into final form; complete all the details of.


verb (used without object)

finalized, finalizing.
  1. to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations:

    We should finalize by the end of the week.

finalize

/ ˈڲɪəˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to put into final form; settle

    to finalize plans for the merger

  2. intr to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

Although finalize has been in widespread use for some time, many speakers and writers still prefer to use complete, conclude , or make final , esp in formal contexts
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Spelling Note

See -ize.
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Derived Forms

  • ˌھԲˈپDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ھn··tDz noun
  • ھn·e noun
  • ܲ·ھn· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of finalize1

First recorded in 1920–25; final + -ize
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The format for the artistic gymnastics mixed team event will be finalized by the International Gymnastics Federation at a later date.

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LA28 has already worked with other cities to finalize venue plans outside of Los Angeles, including playing soccer medal matches at the Rose Bowl and creating multisport attractions in Long Beach and Carson.

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The exact nature of the tariffs was kept a mystery until the last moment, with Trump meeting with economic advisors as late as Tuesday afternoon to finalize details.

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The exact nature of the tariffs was kept a mystery until the last moment, with Trump meeting with economic advisors as late as Tuesday afternoon to finalize details, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

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The Palestinian Authority, which hopes to replace Hamas as Gaza’s ruling body, is developing a master plan of infrastructural priorities to be finalized with the World Bank, European Union, U.N., and Arab States.

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