Definition of semifinal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
semifinal
nounDefinition of semifinal (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a semifinal match
2
: a semifinal round
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The first known use of semifinal was in 1884
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