formalise
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++for·mal·ise /ˈfɔːməlaɪz $ ˈfɔːr-/ verb [transitive] a British spelling of formalize formalize的英式拼法→ See Verb table
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formalise• This project accordingly plans to formalise and devise a computational implementation of Fodor-Sperber-Wilson assumptions about language and language processing.• While schools are attempting to get away from the system, we are formalising it by offering five different levels of funding.• The middle way seeks to formalise, or at least make explicit, normative patterns in the general activity of reading.• It is worth formalising the situation, for reasons which will emerge later.• By formalising their relationship, the companies hope to provide an established platform which implements the core technology behind the Intelligent Network.• Perhaps there is an argument for clarifying and formalising this co-operation.• As a practice grows its structure will need formalising to facilitate proper control.for·mal·ise verbChineseSyllable
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formalise
for‧mal‧ise /ˈfɔːməlaɪz $ ˈfɔːr-/
verb [transitive]
a British spelling of formalize
for‧mal‧ize
(also formalise British English) /ˈfɔːməlaɪz $ ˈfɔːr-/ verb [transitive]
Final arrangements for the takeover have yet to be formalized.
—formalization /ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ ˌfɔːrmələ-/ noun [uncountable]
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verb [transitive]a British spelling of formalize
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(also formalise British English) /ˈfɔːməlaɪz $ ˈfɔːr-/ verb [transitive] Word Family: noun: formality ≠ informality, formalization; verb: formalize; adverb: formally ≠ informally; adjective: formal ≠ informal
to make a plan, decision, or idea official, especially by deciding and clearly describing all the details:
—formalization /ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃən $ ˌfɔːrmələ-/ noun [uncountable]