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conclusion

Syllabification: (con·clu·sion)

Definition of conclusion

1the end or finish of an event or process:the conclusion of World War Two
the summing-up of an argument or text.
the settling or arrangement of a treaty or agreement:the conclusion of a free-trade accord

2a judgment or decision reached by reasoning:each research group came to a similar conclusion
Logic a proposition that is reached from given premises.

Phrases

in conclusion: lastly; to sum up:in conclusion it is clear that the market is maturing
jump (or leap) to conclusions (or the conclusion): make a hasty judgment before learning or considering all the facts.

late Middle English: from Latin conclusio(n-), from the verb concludere (see conclude)

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