Definition of semifinal
1 : being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2 : of or participating in a semifinal
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1884
First Known Use of semifinal
1884
Definition of semifinal
1 : a semifinal match
2 : a semifinal round
1895
First Known Use of semifinal
1895
SEMIFINAL Defined for English Language Learners
semifinal
playDefinition of semifinal for English Language Learners
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: either one of two matches, games, or contests to decide which people or teams will be in the final part of a competition (such as a series of races or a tennis tournament)
SEMIFINAL Defined for Kids
semifinal
playDefinition of semifinal for Students
: a match or game coming before the final round in a tournament
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