finalize definition - Dictionary

Dictionary

fi·nal·ize [ fn'l z ] (past and past participle fi·nal·ized, present participle fi·nal·iz·ing, 3rd person present singular fi·nal·iz·es)

transitive verb

Definition:

1. put something into final form: to bring something to a point at which everything has been agreed upon and arranged

2. complete something: to complete an agreement, sale, or other transaction

fi·nal·i·za·tion [ fn'li záysh'n ] noun

fi·nal·iz·er [ fn'l zər ] noun

Word Usage


	finalize or make final? Though finalize has been in use for many years, even increasing in currency by the end of the 20th century, it is still disapproved of by many people in spite of its obvious utility in being a more concise way of saying "make final." You may wish to substitute finish, complete, or make final.