conclusion

The definition of a conclusion is the last part of something or an opinion reached after some thought.

(noun)

An example of conclusion is the final scene in a movie.
An example of conclusion is the decision to purchase the red sedan after comparing it with the blue sports car.

See conclusion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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
an act or instance of concluding; final arrangement (of a pact, treaty, etc.)
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

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

See conclusion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The close or last part; the end or finish.
The result or outcome of an act or process.
A judgment or decision reached after deliberation. See Synonyms at decision.
A final arrangement or settlement, as of a treaty.
Abbr. con. Law The close of a plea or deed.
Logic
a. The proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises in a syllogism.
b. The proposition concluded from one or more premises; a deduction.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English conclusioun

Origin: , from Old French conclusion

Origin: , from Latin conclūsiō, conclūsiōn-

Origin: , from conclūsus

Origin: , past participle of conclūdere, to end; see conclude

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