circularization
|cir-cu-la-ri-za-tion|
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/ˌsɝːkjələraɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌsɜːkjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
make into a circle; process of confirming by sending circulars
Etymology
'circularization' originates from English formation, specifically from the verb 'circularize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', where 'circularize' means 'to make circular' and '-ation' denotes 'the action or process'.
'circularization' is formed from 'circularize', which was created from the adjective 'circular' + suffix '-ize'; 'circular' comes from Latin 'circularis' (from 'circulus' meaning 'small ring'), and passed into Middle English via Old French influences before modern English formations added '-ize' and later '-ation'.
Initially related to the adjective 'circular' meaning 'ring-like' or 'round'; over time suffixes produced verbs and nouns meaning 'the act of making round' and specialized further in technical fields (e.g., auditing) to mean 'the process of sending confirmations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of making something circular in shape or form; the act of converting into a circle or ring.
The circularization of the garden paths gave the park a more cohesive, flowing design.
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Noun 2
in auditing and accounting, the process of obtaining written confirmations from third parties (such as customers or banks) to verify account balances or other information; audit confirmation.
The auditors requested the circularization of receivable balances to confirm the amounts reported by the company.
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Last updated: 2025/11/17 15:06