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final

fi·nal [ fn'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. last: last of a number or series of similar things
a final reminder

2. allowing no change: conclusive and allowing no further discussion
The editor's decision is final.

3. ending: occurring at the end of something
the final curtain



noun  (plural fi·nals)
Definition:
 
end of series: the last and most important in a series of sports or other contests that decides the winner of a tournament or competition



plural noun fi·nals 
Definition:
 
1. last decisive rounds of tournament: the last decisive rounds of a tournament or competition during which the winners of previous rounds play each other

2. last university examinations: the examinations that take place at the end of a course of study or studies for a professional qualification

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin finalis "last" < finis "final moment, end"]
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