FORMALIZING Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

formalizing

verb

present participle of formalize

as in standardizing

to make agree with a single established standard or model we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review

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Relevance

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as in approving

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council

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Point Reyes seashore study favors elk fence removal The environmental groups sought to stop the National Park Service from approving the 20-year leases and instead require it to expand elk herds in the area.

Richard Halstead, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The fifth and final season of the Netflix sci-fi series is coming, and Harbour, who has played Jim Hopper throughout its run, is approving of how the series will wrap up.

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024

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