finalize

especially British, fi·na·lise

[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

/ ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz /

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

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

Spelling Note

See -ize.

Other Word Forms

• finalization noun
• finalizer noun
• unfinalized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of finalize¹

First recorded in 1920–25; final + -ize

Example Sentences

The mediation that led to settling a claim filed by White’s family was finalized in October.

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The French company last week postponed the release of results at the last minute and requested that Euronext halt trading of its shares and bonds as it finalized its accounts.

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The Interior Department said it will consider public input before finalizing the program and individual lease sales.

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The venue and opponent for the second match on Jan. 27 has not been finalized.

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“In the coming weeks, the Governor will be finalizing his decisions on how he’ll propose to meet the challenges in the coming year,” Palmer said in a statement.

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Related Words

• agree 
• conclude 
• decide 
• settle 
• work out 
• wrap up