finale — meaning in English

English meaning

• endgame noun The final stage of a game, such as chess, when few pieces or players remain.
• final adj Coming at the end; last.
• finale noun The grand concluding part of a performance, event, or series.

Senses

finale is used for these senses in English:

• endgame (chess) The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left. [1884]
• final (North America, Philippines) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
• finale The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

endgame — full definition

1. noun The final stage of a game, such as chess, when few pieces or players remain.
2. noun The final, decisive stage of any long process, plan, or strategy.

final — full definition

1. adj Coming at the end; last.
2. noun The last, deciding match or round of a competition.
3. noun An examination given at the end of a course or term.

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