formalized

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formalized - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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]

  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]

formalized - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  formalized
      adj 1: concerned with or characterized by rigorous adherence to
             recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly
             formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'" [syn:
             formalistic, formalized, formalised]
      2: given formal standing or endorsement; made official or
         legitimate by the observance of proper procedures [syn:
         formalized, formalised]