1. Occurring at or forming an end or termination
   "the final chapter";
   - concluding, last, terminal
    
2. Conclusive in a process or progression
   "the final answer";
   - last, net
    
3. Not to be altered or undone
   "the judge's decision is final";
   - last

1. The final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
   "Millions tuned in to watch the World Cup final"
    
2. An examination administered at the end of an academic term
   "Students were stressed about their upcoming final exams";
   - final examination, final exam

Derived forms: finals

See also: closing, inalterable, ultimate, unalterable

Type of: exam, examination, match, test

Part of: elimination tournament

Encyclopedia: Final