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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Form VS formalize

What is the difference between form and formalize?
  

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When they're used as verbs, to "form" something means to make or create it. To "formalize" something means to take an action or a process that's not very organized, and create an organized set of rules for it. Like if you've been doing business with someone for a while, you can "formalize" your business relationship by starting a legally recognized corporation.

— LetMeCheckThat

  • When they're used as verbs, to "form" something means to make or create it.
  • To "formalize" something means to take an action or a process that's not very organized, and create an organized set of rules for it.
  • Like if you've been doing business with someone for a while, you can "formalize" your business relationship by starting a legally recognized corporation.
  • ~Aaron
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When they're used as verbs, to "form" something means to make or create it.

To "formalize" something means to take an action or a process that's not very organized, and create an organized set of rules for it. Like if you've been doing business with someone for a while, you can "formalize" your business relationship by starting a legally recognized corporation.

~Aaron
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What about 'formulate'?
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