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semifinalsemifinal /ˈsɛmiˌfaɪnl, ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnl, -maɪ-/ noun [countable] THESAURUSpart of a competition► game one of the parts into which a single competition is divided, for example in tennis: Nadal leads, two games to one. ► set one game in a group of games that you must play to win in some sports, such as tennis or volleyball: The Bruin volleyball team beat Pepperdine, 3 sets to 2. ► round one of the parts of a competition that you must win to get to the next part, or a game of golf: Our team lost in the second round of the championships. Do you want to play a round of golf tomorrow? ► final the last and most important game or race in a competition, which decides who wins the whole competition: We have to play the Tigers in the final, and they’re a very good team. ► semifinal one of several games whose winners then compete against each other in the final: Game 7 of the Stanley Cup semifinals is on Saturday. one of two sports games, whose winners then compete against each other to decide who wins the whole competition
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