finalize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
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(tr) to put into final form; settle
to finalize plans for the merger
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(intr) to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction
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
Example Sentences
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Paramount assured Warner board members that it had a clear path to win regulatory approval so the deal would quickly be finalized.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision finalizes this phase of the explosive, yearslong case that has pitted the environmental organization against the company Energy Transfer, opening the door to an appeals process in the closely watched legal saga.
From Barron's
As he finalized preparations, he also made firm plans for Maggie to be tutored in the country town of Crooksville, outside Philadelphia, while he was gone.
From Literature
If the Treasury proposal is finalized, U.S. financial institutions will be barred from opening or maintaining a correspondent account for MBaer.
From MarketWatch
Some advisers are telling their clients to sit tight for now, and that there is no need to file lawsuits before their bill is finalized.
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