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octafinal

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The round in eliminations preceding the quarterfinal round; in single-elimination playoffs, this is the round of 16.

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Synonyms: octafinals, octafinal round

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A heat in the octafinal round; in single-elimination tournament play, one of 8 heats.

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History

Etymology

From octa- + final.