1. coming at the end; last in a series or process
2. not to be changed; definitive

1. the last game or match in a competition that determines the winner
2. an examination given at the end of a course or semester
Usage: academic

Examples

• This is my final warning before you get detention.
• The judge’s decision is final and cannot be appealed.
• Our team made it to the championship final.
• I have three finals next week at the end of the semester.
• The final chapter of the book was very exciting.
• She gave her final performance before retiring.
• The final score was 3-2 in favor of the home team.