Definition of formalized in English English dictionary
concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"
given formal standing or endorsement; made official or legitimate by the observance of proper procedures
for·mal·ize formalizes formalizing formalized in BRIT, also use formalise If you formalize a plan, idea, arrangement, or system, you make it formal and official. A recent treaty signed by Russia, Canada and Japan formalized an agreement to work together to stop the pirates. to make a plan, decision, or idea official, especially by deciding and clearly describing all the details