final

/ˈfaɪnəl/
noun
  1. The last and most important test or exam in a course or competition.
    • I have three finals next week, so I need to study hard.
    • The team made it to the finals of the national championship.
    • She passed her final with flying colors.
  2. The last edition of a newspaper published on a particular day.
    • The final carried the headline about the election results.
    • The story broke too late for the final edition.
    • He grabbed the final from the newsstand before the store closed.
adjective
  1. Coming at the end; last in a series or process.
    • The final chapter of the book reveals the mystery.
    • The final score was 3–2 in favor of the home team.
    • We made our final stop at the beach before heading home.
  2. Not able to be changed or argued about; conclusive.
    • After months of debate, the board gave its final approval.
    • She said her answer was final, so I stopped asking.
    • The judge's decision is final and cannot be appealed.
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