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A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.

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.).

The final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.

Last; ultimate.

Example: final solution;   the final day of a school term

Conclusive; decisive.

Example: a final judgment;   the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue

Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.

(grammar) Expressing purpose; as in the term final clause.