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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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Example Sentences

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The Rams are expected to finalize the signing of undrafted free agents by Monday.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday afternoon — before learning the baby had arrived — that it remained possible Ohtani could be back in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale, though no plans had been finalized.

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Porter hit a walk-off home run on the first pitch of the bottom of the eighth inning to finalize a 3-2 Huntington Beach victory.

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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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