Definitize

/ˈdɛfɪnɪtaɪz/ verb

Definition

To make something definite, final, or certain; to establish something conclusively (American spelling variant).

Etymology

From definite plus -ize (American spelling of the verb-forming suffix). Related to British 'definitise.'

Kelly Says

This American variant of 'definitise' appears frequently in military and government documents—'to definitize a contract' means to move it from tentative to binding. Language adapts to institutional needs.

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