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conclusion

Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n/

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Definition of conclusion

noun

  • 1the end or finish of an event, process, or text:the conclusion of World War Two
  • the summing-up of an argument or text: in the conclusion we highlight these and other important issues
  • [mass noun] the formal and final arrangement of an agreement:the conclusion of a free-trade accord
  • 2a judgement 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 judgement before considering all the facts: they are imagining things, jumping to conclusions investigators jumped to the conclusion that tropical deforestation was to blame

try conclusions with

formal engage in a trial of skill or argument with.

Origin:

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

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