formalization.

The process of giving something explicit, systematic or formally defined structure.

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Words that belong together

• formalization of a rule
• mathematical formalization

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Formalization of the rule exposed an assumption hidden in its informal wording.

Mathematical formalization made the relation precise without validating the initial measurements.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: requirements and constraints, institutional organization, formal assessment, system properties. Disciplines: academic writing, formal analysis, institutional studies. Commonness: moderately common.