finisher

A finisher is a term used across various domains to denote an action, move, or process that completes or finalizes something, or a person or thing that performs the finishing step. The exact meaning depends on the context.

In sports and entertainment, a finisher is a signature move intended to end a match or contest. In professional wrestling, it is planned and highlighted to provide dramatic payoff. In combat sports outside wrestling, the term can refer to a decisive technique that ends a bout.

In video games and role-playing games, a finisher is an attack or sequence that defeats an enemy outright or completes a task, often featuring a distinctive animation or effect and sometimes granting extra rewards.

In manufacturing and construction, finishing refers to cosmetic or protective surface treatments. A finisher may be a worker who applies these treatments or a process that finalizes the product surface, such as painting, polishing, coating, or texture development. Finishing enhances appearance, durability, or resistance to wear.

In project management and software development, the term may describe the finalization phase—closing tasks, validating deliverables, and obtaining acceptance. Overall, finisher denotes the element that brings a project, product, or performance to its conclusion.