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as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
we'll need to formalize our research results before we submit our study for review
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as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the plan has yet to be formalized by the city council
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Recent Examples of formalize
Local certification is part of the process for confirming and formalizing state election results.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
One company that handles this especially well is the Danaher Corporation, whose operating model has been internalized and formalized in the Danaher Business System, which, according to Danaher’s web site, is the key to the conglomerate’s success.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Once he was discharged, the two formalized their split in December 2016.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at its meeting Thursday formalized its unanimous opposition.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
One company that handles this especially well is the Danaher Corporation, whose operating model has been internalized and formalized in the Danaher Business System, which, according to Danaher’s web site, is the key to the conglomerate’s success.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Once he was discharged, the two formalized their split in December 2016.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at its meeting Thursday formalized its unanimous opposition.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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By integrating quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms like those standardized by NIST or implementing quantum key distribution (QKD), Bitcoin could safeguard against quantum computing attacks.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The legislation would require Medicare Advantage plans to standardize electronic prior authorization systems.Andrew Solender, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Six years later, the council approved a development agreement for Venice Dell with support of then-Councilmember Mike Bonin, who represented the community.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, since the general public does not have the ability to conduct the necessary background, experience and fitness checks, nor approve or reject a candidate, it is left up to the U.S. Senate to do so.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Only 27 amendments have been ratified throughout U.S. history, most recently in 1992.Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Phi Beta Kappa Society remains the oldest academic honor society in the U.S. 1933: Prohibition ended with ratification of the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the nation’s only amendment of 27 ratified to have repealed another amendment.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, up until now, the details of what this would entail had not been confirmed.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Real Madrid confirmed an injury to its first team star Ferland Mendy through an official statement released on Sunday via its website and social media.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Results from the school board election and other races throughout California were just finalized December 3 because state laws and voting-by-mail procedures require more time to process ballots.Nadra Nittle, Them, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Formalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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