formalize
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/ˈfɔːrməlaɪz/
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/ˈfɔːməlaɪz/
to make something official by doing the necessary things, like signing a paper or having a ceremony
They decided to formalize their relationship by getting married.
그들은 결혼을 통해 그들의 관계를 공식화하기로 결정했다.
to make something more organized by adding rules or a system
The college formalized the grading system to make it fair for everyone.
대학은 모두에게 공정하게 하기 위해 학점 평가 제도를 공식화했습니다.