3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Formalize \Form"al*ize\ (f[^o]rm"al*[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Formalized} (f[^o]rm"al*[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Formalizing} (f[^o]rm"al*[imac]`z[i^]ng).] 1. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model. [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. To render formal. [1913 Webster] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: formalized \formalized\ adj. 1. concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to recognized forms, especially in religion or art; using formalism; as, highly formalized plays like "Waiting for Godot". Syn: formalistic. [WordNet 1.5] 2. given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures. official (vs. unofficial) --- (having official authority or sanction: "official permission"; "an official representative") [WordNet 1.5] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: formalized adj 1: concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'" [syn: {formalistic}, {formalised}] 2: given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures [syn: {formalised}]
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