Semifinal (noun)

A match or game that is played to determine which teams or players will compete in the final round of a competition or tournament.

Origin:

Semifinal word is derived from the latin word "semi" which means half and "final" which means the last match or game in a competition or tournament.

Examples:

1. The team advanced to the semifinals of the tournament.
2. She was eliminated in the semifinals of the competition.
3. He will play in the semifinals of the Grand Slam tournament.
4. The semifinals of the World Cup are highly anticipated.
5. The team won the semifinal match to advance to the final.