Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Formalize \Form"al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Formalized}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Formalizing}.]
   1. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model. [R.]

   2. To render formal.

Source : WordNet®

formalized
     adj 1: concerned with or characterized by rigorous or adherence to
            recognized forms (especially in religion or art);
            "highly formalized plays like `Waiting for Godot'"
            [syn: {formalistic}, {formalised}]
     2: given formal standing or endorsement; made official or
        legitimate by the observance of proper procedures [syn: {formalised}]