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Meaning of "finalist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FINALIST

finalist  [ˈfaɪnəlɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FINALIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Finalist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FINALIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Final (competition)

The final of a competition is the match or round in which the winner of the entire event is decided. In sports competitions following a knockout system, where only two individuals or teams compete in each match, the final is usually played between the winners of two semi-finals. However, if more than two entrants are required for each match, then qualification for the final may be through some other process such as winning heats. The final is usually, but not always, the last match in a tournament to be played, and the winner of this match is declared the winner of the whole tournament. In many contests, the winner and runner-up receive gold and silver medals respectively. Another game, or competition, between the two players who lost in the semi-finals is done to determine who receives the bronze medal. Unusually, many teams qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals. These teams then play each other in various formats until the ultimate two 'finalists' play off for the gold and silver medals.

Definition of finalist in the English dictionary

The definition of finalist in the dictionary is a contestant who has reached the last and decisive stage of a sports or other competition.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FINALIST


analyst
ˈænəlɪst
constitutionalist
ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlɪst
conversationalist
ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəlɪst
criminalist
ˈkrɪmɪnəlɪst
educationalist
ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəlɪst
functionalist
ˈfʌŋkʃ ənəlɪst
internationalist
ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəlɪst
journalist
ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst
marginalist
ˈmɑːdʒɪnəlɪst
nationalist
ˈnæʃənəlɪst
nominalist
ˈnɒmɪnəlɪst
panellist
ˈpænəlɪst
photojournalist
ˌfəʊtəʊˈdʒɜːnəlɪst
psychoanalyst
ˌsaɪkəʊˈænəlɪst
quarter-finalist
ˌkwɔːtəˈfaɪnəlɪst
rationalist
ˈræʃənəlɪst
semifinalist
ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəlɪst
traditionalist
trəˈdɪʃənəlɪst
ultranationalist
ˌʌltrəˈnæʃənəlɪst
virginalist
ˈvɜːdʒɪnəlɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FINALIST

final edition
final examinations
Final Four
final notice
Final Solution
final whistle
final-salary
finale
finalis
finalisation
finalise
finalism
finalistic
finalities
finality
finalization
finalize
finalizer
finally
finals

WORDS THAT END LIKE FINALIST

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brutalist
capitalist
centralist
environmentalist
fundamentalist
generalist
hospitalist
idealist
mentalist
minimalist
naturalist
Orientalist
realist
removalist
sensationalist
serialist
socialist
specialist
surrealist
vocalist

Synonyms and antonyms of finalist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «finalist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FINALIST

Find out the translation of finalist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of finalist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «finalist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

参加决赛者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

finalista
570 millions of speakers

English

finalist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फाइनल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نهائي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

финалист
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

finalista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফাইনালিস্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

finaliste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Finalis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Finalist
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

決勝戦出場選手
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

결승전 진출자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Finalis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chung kết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இறுதித்தேர்வுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंतिम स्पर्धक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

finalist
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

finalista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

finalistą
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фіналіст
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

finalist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φιναλίστ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

finalis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

finalist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

finalist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of finalist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FINALIST»

The term «finalist» is very widely used and occupies the 20.487 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FINALIST» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «finalist» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «finalist» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about finalist

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7 QUOTES WITH «FINALIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word finalist.
1
Naima Adedapo
I cried when I found out I was a finalist, I kind of went limp when they called my name. I felt like my spirit jumped out of my body, and I was just flesh - it was just amazing.
2
James Durbin
The first think I did when I found out I was a finalist, was, I don't remember, because it felt like it was an out of body experience.
3
James Harden
Being named as a finalist for the USA Basketball National Team is an unbelievable feeling and an opportunity that is truly humbling. It is an honor to be included with such talented players and I look forward to the chance to represent my country this summer.
4
Christopher Hitchens
My father had died, and very swiftly, too, of cancer of the esophagus. He was 79. I am 61. In whatever kind of a 'race' life may be, I have very abruptly become a finalist.
5
Anna Maxwell Martin
I was always a show girl. My parents were wonderful. There wasn't a lot going on where we lived, but they ferried me to classes and competitions all over the place. When I was 12, I came to London as a finalist in a singing competition and I was completely wide-eyed.
6
Robert Scheer
I was a finalist for the Pulitzer as a reporter.
7
Pia Toscano
When I first found out that I was an Idol finalist, I cried tears of happiness. I was just so happy, and my family was there and the fact that got to see that moment and share that moment with me was just everything to me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FINALIST»

Discover the use of finalist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to finalist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Final Finalist
"Evil is a survivor.
James Fleming, Gar, 2012
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The Julian Barnes Booker Prize Finalist Collection, 3-Book ...
Julian Barnes, recipient of the 2011 Man Booker Prize, is one of our most highly regarded novelists. In this collection of three novels spanning his career, we see the broad range of his imagination and literary skill.
Julian Barnes, 2011
3
The Finalist's Guide to Passing the OSCE: Clinical ...
This book will help you to focus on key point scoring areas, learn golden rules for each examination and avoid pitfalls, potential disasters and common mistakes.
Ian Mann, Alastair Noyce, 2009
4
Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin
From the Hardcover edition.
Jill Lepore, 2013
5
Directors Close Up 2: Interviews with Directors Nominated ...
... 1957 1957 Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Winner Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Winner Finalist Finalist Finalist Finalist Winner 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1957 1958 1958 1958.
Jeremy Kagan, 2012
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The Netizen (Theatrical Play): Bulgarian Playwrigth - ...
The Netizen is a theatrical play nominated in National Playwriting Competition for Bulgarian Drama. It is a futuristic play whose main character overstated his digital testament and went too far.
Lyubomir Nikolov
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Daniel O'Thunder
Library Journal Best Books 2011: Historical Fiction selection Finalist for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize Finalist for the Canadian Authors Association Fiction Award Finalist for the Amazon.ca First Novel Award Finalist for the Ethel ...
Ian Weir, 2009
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Ad-Hoc, Mobile, and Wireless Networks: 4th International ...
... 2005, Cancun, Mexico, October 6-8, 2005, Proceedings Violet R. Syrotiuk, Edgar Chávez. Select G” C G' the set of nodes s.t. G” : G' F1 {11|Ch(m(v,C) 74 0}. if (G” 74 0) then Select Finalist C G” the set of nodes s.t. Finalist : {v|P(v) I ...
Violet R. Syrotiuk, Edgar Chávez, 2005
9
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
Nothing to Envy is a groundbreaking addition to the literature of totalitarianism and an eye-opening look at a closed world that is of increasing global importance. From the Hardcover edition.
Barbara Demick, 2009
10
The Gay Detective Novel: Lesbian and Gay Main Characters and ...
Detective: Jane Lawless, restaurateur Setting: Primarily, St. Paul/Minneapolis metropolitan area. Stories begin with flashbacks. Otherwise, time period is contemporary with publication dates. Books: Hallowed Murder (1989); Finalist Lambda ...
Judith A. Markowitz, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FINALIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term finalist is used in the context of the following news items.
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Reality check: Greensburg woman a finalist for Travel Channel …
The Greensburg woman who bills herself as the “fearless” traveler recently discovered she was one of two finalists to host an online series on ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Gatorade National AOY Finalist Spotlight: Anna Rohrer, Girls cross …
AOYFinalist_Rohrer For the past 30 years, Gatorade has honored the nation's most elite high school athletes for their athletic excellence, ... «USA TODAY High School Sports, Jul 15»
3
Watch 'The Voice' finalist Joshua Davis give private acoustic …
Joshua Davis exclusive acoustic performance at Fountain Street Church Joshua Davis from NBC's hit show 'The Voice' plays an acoustic ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
4
West Babylon Student Named Samsung American Legion …
As a finalist, Alexander will compete for one of 12 scholarships, each totaling $20,000. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship is part of a ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
5
Teacher of the Year: Shawnee educator named state finalist
Kimberly Paxson, a Shawnee High School teacher, has been named one of 12 finalists for the 2016 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year title. «Shawnee News Star, Jul 15»
6
Lockheed a finalist for Sikorsky Aircraft purchase
​Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) and Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) are the finalists to… more · Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) and ... «Philadelphia Business Journal, Jul 15»
7
Warner Robins woman finalist for Ms. Veteran America
Myrna Figueroa, who won her home in a 2014 giveaway for veterans, is a finalist for Ms. Veteran America, according to a release. «Macon Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
UL Lafayette's Shawn Long Named Finalist For 2015 U.S. Pan …
Following four practices involving 21 hopefuls, UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns basketball star Shawn Long was one of 16 players announced on ... «KPLC-TV, Jul 15»
9
Video: Mrs SA finalist talks to Mojo
Mrs South Africa finalist Kedidimetse Tswai talks to Mojo on why she deserves to win the title. Video: Dineho Phathi/IOL Mojo. Related Stories ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
10
Army and then farming for Truax, Country Woman finalist
Carrie Truax, Steele, N.D., milks cows, raises beef cow/calf pairs and runs pastures and cropland. She is pictured here with Twister, her saddle ... «Farm and Ranch Guide, Jul 15»

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