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finalize

[fahyn-l-ahyz]
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verb (used with object), fi·na·lized, fi·na·liz·ing.
  1. to put into final form; complete all the details of.
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verb (used without object), fi·na·lized, fi·na·liz·ing.
  1. to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations: We should finalize by the end of the week.
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Also especially British, fi·na·lise.

Origin of finalize

First recorded in 1920–25; final + -ize
Related formsfi·na·li·za·tion, nounfi·na·liz·er, nounun·fi·na·lized, adjective

Usage note

See -ize.
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  • "Sometimes I wonder why men ever finalize their status with women," Kennon murmured.

    The Lani People

    J. F. Bone

British Dictionary definitions for finalize

finalize

finalise

verb
  1. (tr) to put into final form; settleto finalize plans for the merger
  2. (intr) to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction
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Derived Formsfinalization or finalisation, noun

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
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Word Origin and History for finalize

v.

1850, from final + -ize. Related: Finalized; finalizing.

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