finalize
[ fahyn-l-ahyz ]
verb (used with object),fi·na·lized, fi·na·liz·ing.
to put into final form; complete all the details of.
verb (used without object),fi·na·lized, fi·na·liz·ing.
to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations: We should finalize by the end of the week.
Origin of finalize
1- Also especially British, fi·na·lise .
usage note For finalize
See -ize.
Other words from finalize
- fi·na·li·za·tion, noun
- fi·na·liz·er, noun
- un·fi·na·lized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for finalize
finalize
finalise
/ (ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to put into final form; settle: to finalize plans for the merger
(intr) to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction
usage For finalize
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
Derived forms of finalize
- finalization or finalisation, noun
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