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Grand Final

/ɡrænd ˈfaɪ.nəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The last and decisive match or game in a tournament that determines the overall winner.

    "The grand final of the championship will be held next Saturday."
  2. 2

    A significant concluding event in a series of competitions or performances.

    "The grand final of the talent show showcased the best performers of the season."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'grand final' combines the French word 'grand', meaning 'large' or 'great', with the English word 'final', which derives from the Latin 'finalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the end'. The phrase evolved in the context of competitive sports to denote the last match or event that determines the champion.

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