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
concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"
The extent to which rules, policies, and procedures exist throughout the organization The extent to which rules, policies, and procedures exist throughout the organization
concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to recognized forms (especially in religion or art); "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"