Final vs. Latest — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Final and Latest
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Definitions
Final➦
Coming at the end of a series
The final version of the report was presented
Latest➦
Superlative of late.
Final➦
The last game in a sports tournament or other competition, which will decide the winner of the tournament.
Latest➦
Something that is the most recent or current of its kind
The latest in electronic gadgetry.
Final➦
A series of examinations at the end of a degree course
She was doing her history finals
Latest➦
Last, final.
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Final➦
The principal note in a mode.
Latest➦
Most recent.
Here is the latest news on the accident.
My latest album, which is being published next week, is better than her last one.
Final➦
The final approach of an aircraft to the runway it will be landing on
The plane piloted by Richards was on finals
Latest➦
At the latest.
Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.
Final➦
Forming or occurring at the end; last
The final scene of a film.
Latest➦
The most recent thing, particularly information or news.
Have you heard the latest?
What's the latest on the demonstrations in New York?
Have you met Jane's latest? I hear he's a hunk.
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Final➦
Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate
An act with both an immediate and a final purpose.
Latest➦
Up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date;
The news is up-to-the-minute
The very latest scientific discoveries
Final➦
A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
Latest➦
In accord with the most fashionable ideas or style;
Wears only the latest style
The last thing in swimwear
Knows the newest dances
Cutting-edge technology
A with-it boutique
Final➦
(Oxbridge slang) A final examination taken at the end of the final year of an undergraduate course, which contributes towards a student's degree classification.
Final➦
(sports) The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.
Final➦
(phonology) The final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.
Final➦
(music) The tonic or keynote of a Gregorian mode, and hence the final note of any conventional melody played in that mode.
Final➦
Last; ultimate.
Final solution;
The final day of a school term
Final➦
Conclusive; decisive.
A final judgment;
The battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue
Final➦
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
Final➦
(grammar) Expressing purpose; as in the term final clause.
Final➦
(linguistics) Word-final, occurring at the end of a word.
Final➦
Pertaining to the end or conclusion; last; terminating; ultimate; as, the final day of a school term.
Yet despair not of his final pardon.
Final➦
Conclusive; decisive; as, a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue.
Final➦
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
Final➦
The final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
Final➦
An examination administered at the end of an academic term
Final➦
Occurring at or forming an end or termination;
His concluding words came as a surprise
The final chapter
The last days of the dinosaurs
Terminal leave
Final➦
Conclusive in a process or progression;
The final answer
A last resort
The net result
Final➦
Not to be altered or undone;
The judge's decision is final
The arbiter will have the last say
