Definitions for Final
ˈfaɪn lfi·nal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. finalnoun

   the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament

2. final examination, final exam, finaladjective

   an examination administered at the end of an academic term

3. concluding, final, last, terminaladjective

   occurring at or forming an end or termination

   "his concluding words came as a surprise"; "the final chapter"; "the last days of the dinosaurs"; "terminal leave"

4. final, last, netadjective

   conclusive in a process or progression

   "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result"

5. final, lastadjective

   not to be altered or undone

   "the judge's decision is final"; "the arbiter will have the last say"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. finalnoun

   The ending, the last.

2. finalnoun

   A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

3. finalnoun

   The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.

4. finalnoun

   A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).

5. finalnoun

   the final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.

6. finaladjective

   last; ultimate

7. finaladjective

   Conclusive; decisive

8. finaladjective

   Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view

9. finaladjective

   word-final, occurring at the end of a word.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FINALadjective

   Etymology: final, French; finalis, Latin.

   1. Ultimate; last.

   And over them triumphant death his dart
   Shook; but delay’d to strike, though oft invok’d
   With vows, as their chief good, and final hope. John Milton, P. L.

   2. Conclusive; decisive.

   There be many examples where sea-fights have been final to the war. Francis Bacon, Essay 30.

   Henry spent his reign in establishing himself, and had neither leisure nor opportunity to undertake the final conquest of Ireland. John Davies, on Ireland.

   3. Mortal; destructive.

   At last resolv’d to work his final smart,
   He lifted up his hand, but back again did start. Fai. Queen.

   4. Respecting the end or motive.

   Some things in such sort are allowed, that they be also required as necessary unto salvation, by way of direct, immediate, and proper necessity final; so that, without performance of them, they cannot by ordinary course be saved, nor by any means be excluded from life, observing them. Richard Hooker, b. ii.

   By its gravity fire raises the water in pumps, siphons, and other engines; and performs all those feats which former philosophers, through ignorance of the efficient cause, attributed to a final, namely, nature’s abhorrence of a vacuity. John Ray.

   Your answering in the final cause, makes me believe you are at a loss for the efficient. Jeremy Collier, on Thought.

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1. final

   The term "final" typically refers to the end or last point of a process, event, or series, indicating that no further actions or changes are expected or possible.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Finaladjective

   pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term

2. Finaladjective

   conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue

3. Finaladjective

   respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Final

   Final is a project of Justin Broadrick, creator of the band Godflesh, which he started when he was just 13 years old. Unlike Godflesh, Final is primarily electronic in nature, taking on a space-like, dark ambient sound. In 2006 Final performed across Europe, including a slot on the Supersonic Festival at the Custard Factory, Birmingham on the 23rd July, and as special guests supporting Isis on the 24th July.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Final

   fī′nal, adj. last: decisive, conclusive: respecting the end or motive: of a judgment ready for execution.—ns. Fī′nalism; Fī′nalist; Final′ity, state of being final: completeness or conclusiveness.—adv. Fī′nally.—Final cause (see Cause). [Fr.,—L. finalis—finis, an end.]

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1. final

   Song lyrics by final -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by final on the Lyrics.com website.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Final' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #758

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Final' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1308

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Final' in Nouns Frequency: #1205

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Final' in Adjectives Frequency: #89

How to pronounce Final?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Final in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Final in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Final in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Final in a Sentence

1. Freddy Mutanguha:

   This memorial is a place of remembrance, a place where survivors and visitors come and pay respect of the victims of genocide against Tutsi, more than 250,000 victims were buried in this memorial and their bodies were collected in different places... and this place [ has ] become a final destination for our beloved ones, our families.

2. Tom Burnett:

   Finding ways to address the gender equity issues that have come to exist through the years between the Division I Women’s and Men’s Basketball Championships is a priority, and we are dedicated to making impactful changes. if both committees agree that the recommendation of having both Final Fours in the same city is the best option, we are committed to seeing that it will be executed with comprehensive planning.

3. Jocelyn Benson:

   This is the way democracy works, no winner is declared until every ballot is counted, at the same time, we recognize that from the minute the polls close to the minute we do have that final tabulation, there will be efforts to try to sow seeds of doubt among our electorate and others about the sanctity of our vote.

4. Gilles Muller:

   You have to mix it up, you can't give these guys too many targets, but I use it a couple of times a game, maybe more. Back in 2001 when I was reached the junior final the courts were really fast. The bounce is still low, but it's slow too.

5. Gaston Kroub:

   Qualcomm will be happy they got at least something, but at the end of day, with this final determination, Apple will be emboldened to think it can continue to ward off Qualcomm's attacks, i don't see anything here that would impact Apple's defense strategy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Final
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Final
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Final
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Final
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Final
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Final