At the end or conclusion; ultimately. / (sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present). / (manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

(idiomatic, journalism, colloquial) A light news story reserved for the end of a bulletin when there is a lack of more important items; typically involving animals or other features supposed to be amusing.

The final featuring those who successfully passed the semifinals, to determine the winner.

Alternative spelling of A final

plural of A final

plural of final A

(US, Canada) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

Last; ultimate. / Conclusive; decisive. / 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.

The grand end of something, especially a show or piece of music. / (narratology) The chronological conclusion of a series of narrative works.

(transitive) To make final or firm; to finish or complete. / (transitive, computing, programming) To prepare (an object) for garbage collection by calling its finalizer.