Word
finalize
Phoneticsfi·nal·ize, stress on the first syllable
/ˈfaɪnəˌɫaɪz/
Definition
v. to make a decision or a plan final so that it cannot be changed. In computing, it means to save a file or finish a process so it is ready to use.
v. to bring to a final state or decision; to complete a process or document so that it is ready for use. Often used in technical contexts to describe the completion of a file or transaction.
Examples
“I need to finalize the report before the meeting starts.”
“The software requires you to finalize the installation by clicking the 'Finish' button on the screen.”
“Before the system can be deployed to production, the development team must finalize the security protocols and ensure all dependencies are correctly resolved.”
Examples
simple
“I need to finalize the report before the meeting starts.”
contextual
“The software requires you to finalize the installation by clicking the 'Finish' button on the screen.”
complex
“Before the system can be deployed to production, the development team must finalize the security protocols and ensure all dependencies are correctly resolved.”
Real-World Examples
“Ottawa’s Major Projects Office, the government says, is working to finalize project conditions by next September.” “In some cases, there are audio recordings, notes taken during meetings, and the finalized minutes produced afterward.” “It's currently in private preview, with the specific model catalog and pricing still being finalized.” Etymology
From final + -ize.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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