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definitize

American

[def-uh-ni-tahyz, dih-fin-i-] / ˈdɛf ə nɪˌtaɪz, dɪˈfɪn ɪ- /

especially British, definitise

verb (used with object)

definitized, definitizing

to cause to become definite; crystallize.

Etymology

Origin of definitize

First recorded in 1875–80; definite + -ize

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definitized

Four months later, the contract was "definitized," bringing the cost to more than $440 million.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2020

"The state to which the situation has been definitized," he said, "is uncertain."

From Time Magazine Archive

His throbbing head slowly definitized the vile hole in which he lay as the forecastle of a ship.

From The Vision Splendid by Raine, William MacLeod

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