quarterfinal

quarterfinal
/kwawr'teuhr fuyn"l/, Sports.
adj.
1. of or pertaining to the contest or round preceding the semifinal one.
n.
2. a quarterfinal contest or round.
[1925-30; QUARTER + FINAL]

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