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finalize
[ fahyn-l-ahyz ]
/ ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /
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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.
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Also especially British, fi·na·lise .
usage note for finalize
See -ize.
OTHER WORDS FROM finalize
fi·na·li·za·tion, nounfi·na·liz·er, nounun·fi·na·lized, adjectiveWords nearby finalize
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How to use finalize in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for finalize
finalize
finalise
/ (ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to put into final form; settleto finalize plans for the merger
(intr) to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction
Derived forms of finalize
finalization or finalisation, nounusage 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
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