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conclusion Definition

con·clu·sion (kən klo̵̅o̅′z̸hən)

noun

  1. the end or last part; specif.,
    1. the last division of a discourse, often containing a summary of what went before
    2. the last step in a reasoning process; judgment, decision, or opinion formed after investigation or thought
    3. the third and last part of a syllogism
    4. the last of a chain of events; outcome
  2. an act or instance of concluding; final arrangement (of a pact, treaty, etc.)
  3. Law
    1. the findings of a court as to the existence of an alleged fact or the application of a particular law
    2. the closing of a plea or address to a court or jury

Etymology: ME & OFr < L conclusio, a closing, conclusion < pp. of conclude

conclusion Idioms

in conclusion

lastly; in closing

try conclusions with

Old-fashioned to engage in an argument or contest with

conclusion Synonyms

conclusion

n.

  1. An end

    finish, termination, completion, summing-up; see end 2.

  2. A decision

    determination, inference, outcome, resolution; see judgment 3, result.

in conclusion

lastly, in closing, in the end; see finally 2.

conclusion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • draw: However, these reports are not enough from which to draw conclusions.
  • reach: The real risk is using an invalid analysis to reach a bogus conclusion.
  • forgo: When you apply for a mortgage, it is not a forgone conclusion that you will be offered one.
  • justify: The validity: are the conclusions justified by the description of the methodology and the findings?
  • summarize: It includes an Appendix which summarizes the conclusions from the Event in June - these are also available separately Here.
  • derive: The argument is that the Cartesian approach, to start with self evident premises and to derive rational conclusions from them is too limited.

Adjective modifier

  • foregone: It was not a foregone conclusion that the NPC would win.
  • logical: Mark Wadsworth: Dear Emily - the logical conclusion of a flat tax system is a " Citizen's Income " .
  • satisfactory: Blake and Tinker return to London, having brought another case to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • definite: However, one thing needed to happen, I needed to come to a definite conclusion on this matter.
  • tentative: The numbers of users in these categories is too small to draw more than the following tentative conclusions.
  • definitive: Results Very few definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of oral health promotion can be drawn from the currently available evidence.

Modifies a noun

pact: Conclusion PACTS would urge Members of Parliament to include the safety dimension within this legislation.

Noun used with modifier

firm: The Committee did not reach a firm conclusion on how to resolve these issues.

Possessives

author: Authors ' conclusions The scientific strength of the studies reviewed was poor.

Preposition: of

  • missive: When the missives are agreed, this is known as ' conclusion of missives ' .
  • negotiation: The EU for instance has pressed for the early conclusion of the negotiations.
  • treaty: The conclusion of any non-aggression treaty is neither appropriate nor necessary.
  • agreement: In addition, negotiations should be held as soon as possible for the conclusion of a legally-binding international agreement with the above-mentioned contents.
  • contract: At this stage, the conclusion of a binding contract for sale of Grove Lodge was a mere hope.