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finalization
This term describes the transition from a state of flux or negotiation to a state of permanence. It carries a strong connotation of closure and officiality, often appearing in legal, corporate, or technical environments where a formal sign-off is required to end a process.
In technical contexts, it refers to the specific moment a data structure or software build becomes read-only or immutable. Because it describes a process, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun when referring to the general act of finishing, though it can be countable when referring to specific instances of completing different projects.
Meanings
Examples
The finalization of the merger took much longer than the board expected.
We are just waiting for the finalization of the contract before we sign.
I need to focus on the finalization of this report by tomorrow morning.
The project is nearly done, just pending finalization of the budget.
Is the finalization of the guest list complete yet?
The software enters the finalization phase after the beta test ends.
I can finally breathe once the finalization of these documents is over.
The finalization of the treaty marked a new era of peace between the nations.