"formalization" meaning in All languages combined

See formalization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: formalizations [plural]
Etymology: formal + -ization Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|formal|ization}} formal + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} formalization (countable and uncountable, plural formalizations)
  1. The act of formalizing something. Wikipedia link: formalization Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: formalize
    Sense id: en-formalization-en-noun-dIeTuK9x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ization

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