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formalized 
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(TTS Sound)Overview of verb formalize
The verb formalize has 2 senses
- formalize, formalise -- (make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and gave him a title")
- validate, formalize, formalise -- (declare or make legally valid)
Overview of adj formalized
The adj formalized has 2 senses
- formalistic, formalized, formalised -- (concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'")
- formalized, formalised -- (given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures)