finalize

American  

[fahyn-l-ahyz] / ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /

especially British, finalise

verb (used with object)

finalized, finalizing

1. to put into final form; complete all the details of.

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verb (used without object)

finalized, finalizing

1. to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations.

   We should finalize by the end of the week.

finalize British  

/ 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

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Spelling

See -ize.

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

Other Word Forms

• finalization noun
• finalizer noun
• unfinalized adjective

Etymology

Origin of finalize

First recorded in 1920–25; final + -ize

Example Sentences

Publication of the ruling in the official gazette Monday effectively finalized the legal process, and the decision is not subject to appeal.

From Barron's

But those still finalizing deals may have more leverage now.

From Barron's

Backroom talks are ongoing in Albany to finalize the budget which must be concluded in the spring.

From Barron's

Whenever it is finalized and published, the report won’t have the force of law.

From Los Angeles Times

She noted that the Long-Term Recovery Plan would be finalized “in the months ahead.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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