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Definition of finalize

finalize

/ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/
(UK: finalise)
fi · nal · ize
Adverb:finally
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Adjective:final
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Past Simple:finalized
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Past Participle:finalized
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Present Participle:finalizing
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• verb

1

To produce or agree on a finished and definitive version of a plan, document, or arrangement.

Example

"The committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year."

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• Nearby Words

finalist
finality
finalization
finalize
finally
finals
finance

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the adjective 'final' (from Latin 'finalis', meaning 'of or relating to an end', from 'finis') combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Finalize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/finalize
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