[sem-ee-fahyn-l, sem-ahy-] 
Sports.| 1. | of or pertaining to the round preceding the final one in a tournament from which losers are eliminated. |
| 2. | (in boxing) of or pertaining to the second most important bout on a card, usually immediately preceding the main bout. |
| 3. | a semifinal contest or round. |
| 4. | (in boxing) the second most important bout on a card. |
| sem·i·fi·nal (sěm'ē-fī'nəl, sěm'ī-) n.
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