Pronunciation

/kənˈkluːʒən/

Definitions

Noun

1. Conclusion: The end result or final determination of something, often after an investigation or reasoning. For example: “The jury reached a verdict after careful consideration of the evidence, and their conclusion was guilty.”
2. Summary: A brief statement that restates the main points of a discussion or argument. For example: “The professor provided a concise conclusion to her lecture, summarizing the key takeaways.”
3. Resolution: An ending or settlement of a matter. For example: “The meeting ended with a resolution to address the issue next week.”

Verb

1. To conclude: To reach a final judgment or opinion, or to finish a presentation or discussion. For example: “After analyzing the data, the researcher concluded that the hypothesis was incorrect.”
2. To bring to a close: To terminate or finish an event or activity. For example: “The concert concluded with an encore performance.”

Phrases

• “Drawing a conclusion” means making a final determination based on available information.
• “Reaching a conclusion” signifies coming to a decision or understanding after examining facts.
• “Without further ado, let’s move to the conclusion.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After months of research, the author presented a strong conclusion about the cause of the disease.”
• Verb: “The debate concluded with each side presenting their final arguments.”
• Interjection: “It’s time to draw a conclusion; what do you think the culprit was?”

Synonyms

• End
• Result
• Outcome
• Final thought
• Summation
• Epilogue
• Decision