(basketball, US, informal) The four regional champions of the NCAA Division I tournament, one of whom will become the national champion.

(idiomatic) In the movie industry, the final released version of a film. / (idiomatic, by extension) The group that remains when a selection process has eliminated other candidates.

Alternative spelling of semifinal

The final episode of a season of a television program, usually a situation comedy or drama.

The promotional or advertisement term used to describe the final episode of a television program, usually a situation comedy or a drama.

(sports, chiefly Australia) The culmination of a series of final matches played between a number of sporting teams. / (sports) Synonym of big final

A final judgment. / (law) In some states, the second legal order on a divorce, issued after the filing of a declaration of separation.

(sports) The blow of the whistle by the referee or other adjudicator signifying the end of the match.

Alternative form of quarterfinal

(accounting) The year-end numbers needed to file a balance sheet for a corporation. / (law) The statement submitted at the close of the matter.