Synonyms

finalize

American

[fahyn-l-ahyz] / ˈfaɪn lˌaɪz /

especially British, finalise

verb (used with object)

finalized, finalizing

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

verb (used without object)

finalized, finalizing

to complete an agreement; conclude negotiations.

We should finalize by the end of the week.

finalize British

/ ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪz /

verb

(tr) to put into final form; settle

to finalize plans for the merger
(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

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