for´mal|i|za´tion

for´mal|i|za´tion
for|mal|ize «FR muh lyz», verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to make formal.
2. to give a definite form to: »

He began to formalize his ideas on architecture into definite designs.

3. to raise careful objections to.
–v.i.
to be formal; act with formality.
for´mal|iz|a|ble, adjective.
for´mal|i|za´tion, noun.

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