Final Cut is a term that often refers to the last version of a movie or video edit before the final version is released. Synonyms for this term include, but are not limited to, the final edit, finished product, polished cut, completed version, final draft, and ultimate version. These terms all encompass the final stage of a project and suggest that no further edits or revisions are necessary. The final cut is often the result of extensive collaboration and hard work, and can represent the culmination of a creative endeavor, which at its best, can be a work of art.