final cut

American  

noun

Movies.

1. the final edited version of a film, approved by the director and producer.

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final cut

So I’m always on, and something that comes up in that take might make it into the final cut because there’s three cameras going at all times.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

It will be intriguing to see whether Alexander-Arnold makes the final cut, particularly because of the injury concerns Tuchel currently has at right-back.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

Do LaB receives hundreds of artist submissions each year, but just over 50 make the final cut.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

Kohs had full creative control and final cut on “The Thinking Game,” but Google owns the film’s copyright and provided the funding to make it possible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026

To be so old and still make the final cut.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera