formalize

/ˈfɔːrməlaɪz/
verb
  1. To make something official or structured by following rules or procedures.
    • The company decided to formalize its hiring process with a written policy.
    • We need to formalize our agreement by signing a contract.
    • The school will formalize the new dress code next semester.
  2. To give something a clear, definite form or structure.
    • The artist wanted to formalize her ideas into a series of sketches.
    • He helped formalize the team's strategy into a step-by-step plan.
    • The scientist worked to formalize the theory into a mathematical model.
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