Meaning & use
quarterfinal
A match or round in a competition that determines which four teams or players reach the semifinals.
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The underdog team stunned everyone by winning its quarterfinal match against the top seed.
Fans packed the stadium to watch the tense quarterfinal of the tournament.
A note on using this word
In a single-elimination tournament, the quarterfinals come after the round of sixteen and before the semifinals.
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