Formalization (Noun)
Meaning
The act of making formal (as by stating formal rules governing classes of expressions).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The formalization of the language's syntax helped to eliminate ambiguity in the programming process.
- The study of logic and its formalization have been fundamental to the development of modern computer science.
- He worked on the formalization of a set of rules to govern the use of mathematical notation in academic publications.
- Russell's theory of types and Whitehead's work on set theory both contributed to the formalization of modern logic.
- The formalization of grammar rules for a given language is an essential step in developing a comprehensive linguistic model.