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definitize

[ def-uh-ni-tahyz, dih-fin-i- ]
/ ˈdɛf ə nɪˌtaɪz, dɪˈfɪn ɪ- /
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verb (used with object), def·i·nit·ized, def·i·nit·iz·ing.
to cause to become definite; crystallize.
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Also especially British, def·i·nit·ise .

Origin of definitize

First recorded in 1875–80; definite + -ize
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