Meaning & use
Finalization
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The act or process of completing something and making it official or definite.
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The finalization of the contract is expected by the end of the week.
Budget finalization requires sign-off from every department head.
A note on using this word
Common in business and legal contexts; some style guides prefer the simpler verb "finalize" or noun "completion" in everyday writing.
Words with a similar meaning
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