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and later finalized
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "and later finalized" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate that something was completed or made final after an earlier stage or discussion. Example: "The proposal was drafted last month and later finalized after receiving feedback from the team."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Science
Wiki
Alternative expressions(19)
and once finalized
and later settled
and afterwards settled
and after completion
and when approved
upon its completion
following finalization
subsequent to its approval
after the approval
once it is ratified
once it has been approved
at the point of completion
and once revised
and once implemented
and once approved
and once fixed
and once initiated
and once settled
and once confirmed
Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
Initially proposed in 2001 and later finalized in 2003, new regulations that eliminated the "Discovery Rule" would mark a major shift and expand eligibility of the R&D Tax Credit to countless businesses across the nation.
News & Media
The so-called momager married Kardashian in 1978 and later finalized her divorce from him in 1991, the same year she married the Olympic gold medalist with whom she has two daughters, Kendall, 17, and Kylie, 16.
News & Media
Three TSCA Section 4 Test Rules were proposed, and later finalized (U.S. EPA 2006c, 2011g, 2011h), between December 2000 and October 2011.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
The survey instrument was pretested extensively in areas similar to but not contiguous with the study sites, and it was later finalized by modifying, adding, or deleting questions.
Science
By the day after the depression dissipated, the Cuban government reported nine deaths, although the death toll was later finalized at 37. The depression also killed thousands of livestock.
Wiki
Initially, the programme was scheduled to begin on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, beginning of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar but later finalized to be Rama Navami, traditional birthday of Rama.
Wiki
As the years went on, the state budget was finalized later and later and later.
News & Media
During the workshops, a map incorporating the key agreed outcomes and outcome indicators was developed and finalized later.
Science
Two years of budgeting later, I finalized my plans and chose Lebanon because of the job opportunities in journalism; the fact that I wanted to learn colloquial Levantine Arabic; and let's face it, the location on the Mediterranean.
News & Media
Shortlisted practices were presented at an expert group meeting, 19 were finalized and later developed into a chart outlining key evidence-based care practices categorized by stage of labour.
Science
After the two split amid a cheating scandal years later, Bullock finalized the adoption as a single parent.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Ensure that the context makes it clear what the initial steps or considerations were, to provide a full understanding of the timeline.
Common error
Avoid using "and later finalized" when the finalization occurred immediately after the initial action. This phrase implies a notable delay or period of consideration between the initial action and the final decision.
Source & Trust
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Authority and reliability
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Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "and later finalized" functions as a conjunctive phrase that connects two actions in a chronological sequence, indicating that the second action (finalization) occurred after the first. Ludwig AI confirms this usage is correct.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
33%
Wiki
33%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Academia
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "and later finalized" is a grammatically sound phrase used to indicate that an action was completed or made final after a period of time. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage. While not overly common, it appears across various contexts like news, science and wiki sources. The phrase serves to clarify the sequence of events, emphasizing that the finalization occurred subsequent to some initial action or discussion. When using this phrase, ensure that the timeline is clear and that the finalization did not occur immediately after the initial action. Alternatives like "and subsequently finalized" or "and thereafter completed" can be used to vary the wording while maintaining a similar meaning.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
and subsequently finalized
Replaces "later" with "subsequently" for a more formal tone, emphasizing the sequence of events.
and thereafter completed
Substitutes "finalized" with "completed" and "later" with "thereafter" offering a slightly different emphasis on the action.
and then made final
Breaks down "finalized" into "made final" for simpler phrasing and uses "then" instead of "later".
and eventually concluded
Replaces "finalized" with "concluded" suggesting a sense of resolution over time using "eventually" to replace "later".
and was later ratified
Substitutes "finalized" with "ratified," implying formal approval, using "was" to change the sentence structure.
and it was subsequently approved
Changes to a passive voice construction and uses "approved" instead of "finalized" to express a similar meaning.
and only finalized afterwards
Emphasizes the timing of the finalization by adding "only" and using "afterwards" instead of "later".
and definitively resolved thereafter
Offers a more decisive tone with "definitively resolved" in place of "finalized," using "thereafter" for sequence.
and only then completed
Focuses on the sequence of events with "only then completed", highlighting that completion happened after a specific point.
and in due course finalized
Indicates that finalization occurred at an appropriate time with "in due course" replacing "later".
FAQs
How can I use "and later finalized" in a sentence?
Use "and later finalized" to show that something was completed or approved after a period of time. For example, "The initial design was presented, and "later finalized" after client feedback."
What are some alternatives to "and later finalized"?
Alternatives include "and subsequently finalized", "and thereafter completed", or "and eventually concluded", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is it redundant to say "and later finalized"?
While "finalized" implies completion, using "and later finalized" emphasizes a sequence of events, making it clear that there was a time gap between the initial stages and the final decision. The redundancy is minimal and often serves to improve clarity.
What's the difference between "and later finalized" and "and immediately finalized"?
"And later finalized" indicates a delay or period of consideration before the final decision, while "and immediately finalized" suggests the decision was made without delay. Using "and immediately finalized" would imply there was no time delay.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested