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formalization

formalization

1 6.7
To make something official by writing rules or steps
  • noun
  • /ˌfɔːrməlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : formalización
  • Which actors and interests are behind processes of the formalization of water rights, who benefits from such processes, and who loses?
  • degree of formalization
  • formalization of structures
  • formalization of knowledge

But in between there's a theory, there's a mathematical formalization of our ideas about what is going on.

Examples

  • The idea behind this is that the formalization of local communities' water rights will increase water security.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The Water Resources Law introduced the formalization of all uses of water, including human and industrial consumption.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The above section outlines the issues related to the formalization of labor relationships with foreigners, including healthcare provision.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Hence, the communities of Chila and Choaquere obtained the money to start the formalization process through their land negotiations with Xstrata.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The formalization of the new regulations will help clarify the rules for everyone involved.

  • The team is responsible for the formalization of the policies that govern workplace behavior.

  • After years of discussion, the formalization of the agreement was finally achieved at the last meeting.

Synonyms

standardization
vsformalization
9 4.8

Making things follow the same rules so they match

focuses on making things official by defining rules and procedures rather than only uniformity
codification
vsformalization
  • Formal
3 7.5

Arranging laws and rules into a clear system for people to follow

is more general making things official by defining structures and procedures
normalization
vsformalization
  • Formal
2 5.6

Making rules so things are the same

emphasizes official rules and procedures more than just achieving uniformity
regularization
vsformalization
1 6.7

Making something regular and the same in every part

aims at creating official rules and set procedures rather than mere regularity
systematization
vsformalization
  • US
1 7.0

Arranging things in a clear order so they are easier to find

focuses on defining official rules and procedures rather than only organizing

Antonyms

informalism
7.2

A style that is relaxed and not strict about rules

How Formal

codification
  • Formal
3 7.5
formalization
  • US
1 6.7
informal
98 3.1

Surface Forms

formalization singular
formalizations plural

Morphology

formalization = formalize (transparent) = formal + ize + ation

Built by adding the productive verb-forming suffix '-ize' to 'formal' and then the nominalizing suffix '-ation' to form a process noun; the derivation and meaning are regular and easily inferred.

Etymology

Formalization comes from formal, which comes from form, meaning 'shape' or 'structure'. A helpful image is shaping clay into a neat model: to formalize is to give something a clear shape or fixed rules so it becomes official and organized.