Conclusion
kənˈkluːʒən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe end or final part of something, or a result that has been decided.
kənˈkluːʒən
The end or finish of an event or process.
The conclusion of the experiment confirmed the hypothesis.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a story, and the conclusion is like the last page where everything wraps up. It's the finish line, the 'The End' part of anything.
👶 For kids: The end of something like a story or game.
More Examples
After much discussion, they reached a conclusion.
The conclusion of the movie was unexpected.
How It's Used
"The conclusion of the meeting was delayed due to the debate."
"The author left the conclusion of the novel open to interpretation."
A judgment or decision that you make after thinking about something carefully.
kənˈkluːʒən
A judgment or decision reached after consideration.
The investigation led to the conclusion that the suspect was innocent.
💡 Simply: It's like when you think things over, look at the facts, and then you decide what to believe or what should happen next. You've made a conclusion!
👶 For kids: When you figure something out after thinking about it.
More Examples
What are your conclusions about the current economic situation?
Based on the evidence, the conclusion was unavoidable.
How It's Used
"The conclusion drawn from the logical argument was valid."
"The jury reached a conclusion based on the evidence presented."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
in conclusion
Used to introduce a final statement or summary.
"In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their hard work."
jump to conclusions
To form an opinion too quickly and without sufficient information.
"Don't jump to conclusions before you hear all the facts!"
From Latin *conclusio*, meaning 'a closing, a result', from the verb *concludere* ('to shut up, enclose, bring to an end'), from *con-* ('together') + *claudere* ('to shut').
The word 'conclusion' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to refer to the act of ending or closing something.
Memory tip
Think of the END of something.
Word Origin
"to shut up, enclose, bring to an end"