final
Happening at the end and not followed by anything else.
Coming at the end of a process, event, or series; not to be followed by anything else of the same kind.
The last game or match to decide who wins a competition.
The last and deciding game, match, or round in a sports competition or tournament.
A big test at the end of a course or school term.
A test given at the end of a school term or course to assess a student's knowledge of the subject.
- Base: final
- Base: final
- Plural: finals
final curtain
1End of a performance or career
The end of a play, show, or sometimes a person's career or life.
- The actor bowed at the final curtain.
- It was the final curtain for his long career.
final say
1Ultimate decision-making power
The right to make the last and most important decision.
- The manager has the final say on hiring decisions.
- Parents usually have the final say about their children's education.
in the final analysis
1After considering everything
After thinking about all the facts or opinions, in the end.
- In the final analysis, we decided to go ahead with the plan.
- In the final analysis, her happiness was more important than money.
in the final analysis
2Ultimately, after considering everything
Used to mean 'after thinking about everything, in the end'.
- In the final analysis, we decided to cancel the project.
- In the final analysis, it's your choice.