1. the process of making something formal or official; the act of giving something a formal structure or status
2. in logic and mathematics, the process of expressing ideas, rules, or systems using formal notation or symbolic language
Usage: technical

Examples

• The formalization of their partnership required legal documents and signatures.
• The company announced the formalization of its new diversity policy.
• The formalization of the agreement took several months of negotiation.
• In mathematics, the formalization of geometry uses precise definitions and logical proofs.
• The formalization of the rules made the game easier to understand and play fairly.
• After years of informal collaboration, the team decided on the formalization of their working relationship.