What does FINAL mean?
Definitions for FINAL
ˈfaɪn lfi·nal
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word FINAL.
Princeton's WordNet
finalnoun
the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
final examination, final exam, finaladjective
an examination administered at the end of an academic term
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"
final, last, netadjective
conclusive in a process or progression
"the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result"
final, lastadjective
not to be altered or undone
"the judge's decision is final"; "the arbiter will have the last say"
Wiktionary
finalnoun
The ending, the last.
finalnoun
A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
finalnoun
The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.
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.).
finalnoun
the final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.
finaladjective
last; ultimate
finaladjective
Conclusive; decisive
finaladjective
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view
finaladjective
word-final, occurring at the end of a word.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
FINALadjective
Etymology: final, French; finalis, Latin.
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.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.
At last resolv’d to work his final smart,
He lifted up his hand, but back again did start. Fai. Queen.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.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Finaladjective
pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term
Finaladjective
conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue
Finaladjective
respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view
Wikidata
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 Dictionary
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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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'FINAL' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #758
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'FINAL' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1308
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'FINAL' in Nouns Frequency: #1205
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'FINAL' in Adjectives Frequency: #89
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of FINAL in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of FINAL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of FINAL in a Sentence
We have to push them to issue a final (endangerment finding) and CO2 standard so we can have a conversation about what the standard should be, we wish the EPA wasn’t defaulting and deferring to ICAO, and instead would lead the way.
The transaction would still be subject to approvals of the terms and final conditions by our board and management, and by the market regulators.
There has been no final determination made about the DACA program, which the President has stressed needs to be handled with compassion and with heart.
Maybe this time, no black actor or actress deserved to make it to the final selection, why should we always categorize people? I think nowadays we are living in easily offended societies. There will always be someone who's too beautiful, too black or not white enough.
Of course we'll be waiting for the true and final results, but the way it looks right now, we accomplished our mission and we did it our way.
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- последен, заключителен изпит, финал, заключителенBulgarian
- finalCatalan, Valencian
- poslední, konečný, fináleCzech
- endelig, endegyldig, finaleDanish
- Endspiel, Finale, Schlussrunde, Abschlussprüfung, Endkampf, End-, End, Schluss-, Schluss, endgültigGerman
- τελικός, πτυχιακέςGreek
- finaEsperanto
- final, últimoSpanish
- نهایی, فینال, آخرینPersian
- loppu, loppukilpailu, loppuottelu, finaali, loppuottelut, loppusarja, loppukoe, lopullinen, päättökoe, finaalinen, viimeinenFinnish
- ultime, dernierFrench
- ceannchluicheIrish
- deireannach, mu dheireadhScottish Gaelic
- अंतिमHindi
- záróvizsga, döntőHungarian
- վերջինArmenian
- konkluzivaIdo
- úrslitIcelandic
- ultimoItalian
- 学期末テスト, 決勝戦, 終わり, 韻母, 最後, 学期末試験, ファイナルJapanese
- 운모, 韻母Korean
- peractio, extremum, finis, exitus, ultimus, extremus, terminus, finalisLatin
- eindexamen, finale, definitief, ultiem, finaal, eindronde, laatsteDutch
- endeligNorwegian
- ostatni, końcowy, finałPolish
- final, último, [[prova]] [[final]]Portuguese
- финал, эндшпиль, заключительный, финаль, выпускной, финальный, окончательныйRussian
- final, slutgiltig, ordfinalSwedish
- finaliSwahili
- పరిక్ష, చివరి, అంతం, వడపోత, ఆఖరుTelugu
- vận mẫu, 韻母Vietnamese
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