definitize

English

Etymology

From definite +‎ -ize.

Verb

definitize (third-person singular simple present definitizes, present participle definitizing, simple past and past participle definitized)

1. (transitive, US military) To make (a contract, plan, or the like) definite.
   • 2005, Alpha Chiang, Kevin Wainwright, Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill International, page 548:

     As before, in order to definitize the solution, an initial condition is needed.

2. (transitive, grammar) To make definite (of e.g. a noun or adjective)

Derived terms

• undefinitized