Meaning 1neutral; also sports · 82%
Coming at the end of a process or series and intended to be definitive.
Natural examples
Der Ausschuss trifft nächste Woche die finale Entscheidung.
The committee makes the final decision next week.
Bitte sende mir die finale Version des Plans.
Please send me the final version of the plan.
Im finalen Durchgang verbesserte sie ihre Zeit.
She improved her time in the final round.
Usage note
Final often modifies nouns such as decision, round, or result. In some sports, it is also a noun: das Final.
Mini-lesson: final
Coming at the end of a process or series and intended to be definitive. Final often modifies nouns such as decision, round, or result. In some sports, it is also a noun: das Final.
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