finalise

UK: ˈfaɪnəlaɪz | US: ˈfaɪnəlaɪz

Definition

  1. vt. to complete or make final; to put into finished form

  2. vt. to approve or give official status to something

Structure
final <last, end>ise <verb suffix (British variant of -ize)>
Etymology

The word "finalise" combines "final," derived from Latin finalis (from finis, meaning "end" or "boundary"), with the verb-forming suffix "-ise," a British English variant of "-ize." The suffix "-ize" originates from Greek -izein, indicating "to make" or "to become." Thus, "finalise" literally means "to make final" or "to bring to completion." The British preference for "-ise" over "-ize" reflects historical spelling conventions influenced by French.

Examples

  1. The committee will finalise the report by next Friday.

  2. We need to finalise the contract details before signing.

  3. The team worked late to finalise the project proposal.

  4. The government plans to finalise the new policy next month.

  5. Please finalise your travel arrangements as soon as possible.