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Definition of quarterfinal

quarterfinal

/ˈkwɔːr.tərˌfaɪ.nəl/
(UK: quarter-final)
quar · ter · fi · nal
Plural:quarterfinals
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Adjective:quarterfinal
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quarterfinal Lexical Profile

quarterfinal Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A match or round in a knockout tournament involving the last eight remaining teams or contestants, whose winners advance to the semifinals.

Example

"The national soccer team secured a dramatic victory in the quarterfinal to reach the final four."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, occurring in, or constituting the round of eight contestants or teams immediately preceding the semifinals in a tournament.

Example

"The tennis player played her best tennis of the season during the quarterfinal round."

• Nearby Words

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quarter
quarterback
quarterfinal
quarterfinalist
quartering
quarterlife

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quarterfinal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quarterfinal
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