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."
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