final

fi|nal1 [ `faınl ] adjective ***

1. ) only before noun existing as the result of a long process:

The final score was 21 14.

Changes to the production process will not affect the final product.

These issues will all be discussed in the final report.

2. ) only before noun last in a series: LAST:

the final episode of this exciting drama series

The final payment is due next month.

We have time for one final question.

3. ) only before noun showing that something has finished:

We scored the winning points as the final buzzer sounded.

4. ) if something is final, it cannot be changed:

The editor's decision is final.

the final decision/say: The board will have the final say over who is appointed.

final

fi|nal 2 [ `faınl ] noun count **

1. ) the last game, race, etc. in a competition. The winner of the final is the winner of the whole competition:

Last year the team made it all the way to the final.

the World Cup Final

finals (=the last few games, races, etc. in a competition): Did you qualify for the Olympic Finals?

2. ) AMERICAN the last examination that students take before they finish a class at a school or university

3. ) finals plural BRITISH the last set of examinations that students take before they finish at a college or university:

I've got my finals next month.