2final noun
plural finals 1 [count] : the last competition (such as a game or race) or set of competitions in a series
▪ He was defeated in the (men's) final. — usually plural ▪ He won in the quarterfinals and semifinals but was defeated in the finals. 2 a finals [plural] : the examinations that happen at the end of a class, term, or course of study
▪ He passed his finals. ▪ He failed his history finals.
b [count] US : an examination at the end of a class
▪ He failed his history final.
▪ He was defeated in the (men's) final. — usually plural ▪ He won in the quarterfinals and semifinals but was defeated in the finals.
▪ He passed his finals. ▪ He failed his history finals.
b [count] US : an examination at the end of a class
▪ He failed his history final.
