1. The process of making something formal or official
The formalization of the agreement took several weeks.
A formalização do acordo levou várias semanas.
2. The act of giving official status or recognition to something previously informal
The formalization of their relationship came with marriage.
A formalização de seu relacionamento veio com o casamento.
3. In mathematics and logic, the expression of concepts in a formal system
The formalization of the mathematical proof required careful notation.
A formalização da prova matemática exigiu notação cuidadosa.