conclusion (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈkluːʒən/

Definition

The end or finish of an event or process, or a judgment or decision reached by reasoning.

Examples

• At the conclusion of the meeting, everyone felt satisfied with the outcome.

• The detective's conclusion was that the butler committed the crime.

• In conclusion, I would like to thank all of you for your hard work.

How to Use conclusion

in conclusion (idiom)

Used to introduce the final summary of a speech or text. — "In conclusion, I'd like to reiterate the main points of my argument."

to bring to a conclusion (collocation)

To finish or complete something. — "We need to bring this project to a conclusion by Friday."

jump to conclusions (idiom)

To make a judgment quickly without having all the facts. — "Don't jump to conclusions; let's wait for all the information."

Synonyms of conclusion

Words with a similar meaning to conclusion:

• end
• result
• decision
• finding
• deduction

Antonyms of conclusion

Words with the opposite meaning to conclusion:

• beginning
• introduction

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