Meaning & use

quarterfinal

noun·Everyday

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.

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In a single-elimination tournament, the quarterfinals come after the round of sixteen and before the semifinals.

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