finalize

UK: ˈfaɪnəlaɪz | US: ˈfaɪnəlaɪz

Definition

  1. vt. to complete or give final form to something

  2. vt. to put into a finished or definitive form

Structure
final <last, from Latin *finalis*>ize <verb suffix, from Greek *-izein*>
Etymology

The word "finalize" combines "final," derived from Latin finalis (meaning "pertaining to an end"), with the verb-forming suffix "-ize," from Greek -izein. The suffix "-ize" was adopted into English via Latin and French, often used to create verbs meaning "to make or become." Thus, "finalize" literally means "to make final," reflecting its modern usage of completing or formalizing a process.

Examples

  1. The team will finalize the project report by Friday.

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

  3. The committee met to finalize the budget for next year.

  4. She finalized her travel plans after confirming the flight schedule.

  5. The software update was finalized after rigorous testing.