Definition of "formalizing" [formalizing]

• Present participle of formalize. (verb)

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• "The formalizing is as far as I am aware about patronizing or anything like that, it is simply about saying "let's flirt, you game?""
• "Darwinists don't seem to be all that interested in formalizing the bedrock claim that evolution is non-teleological."
• "The new practice is described as formalizing what has been a collaborative initiative backed by IBM Global Business Services (GBS), the IBM Software Group and IBM Research, which are said to have already completed some 400 analytics - and optimization-related engagements within the last year alone."