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finalize

especially British, ھ·Բ·

[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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Other 51Թ Forms

  • finalization noun
  • finalizer noun
  • unfinalized adjective
  • ˌھԲˈپDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of finalize1

First recorded in 1920–25; final + -ize
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Terms of a strike suspension agreement are expected to be finalized with employers soon, the union said.

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Skydance and Paramount face an October deadline to finalize the sale or the deal could collapse.

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“Anglers should prepare for crowds and long wait times at public launch ramps and marinas and consider travel, parking, and launch ramp conditions when finalizing plans.”

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County District Attorney’s Office quietly finalized another decision: The man who had emerged in the lawsuits as the most prolific abuser would not face criminal charges.

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All filings have been processed and only a judge’s signature is required to finalize the divorce.

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