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noun con·clu·sion \kən-ˈklü-zhən\

Simple Definition of conclusion

: a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research
: the last part of something
: the act of concluding or finishing something or the state of being finished

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

1 a : a reasoned judgment : inference b : the necessary consequence of two or more propositions taken as premises; especially : the inferred proposition of a syllogism
2 : the last part of something: as a : result, outcome b plural : trial of strength or skill —used in the phrase try conclusions c : a final summation d : the final decision in a law case e : the final part of a pleading in law
3 : an act or instance of concluding

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Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conclusion-, conclusio, from concludere

First Known Use: 14th century

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noun con·clu·sion \kən-ˈklü-zhən\

1 : final decision reached by reasoning <I came to the conclusion that the plan won't work.>
2 : the last part of something
3 : a final settlement <We had hoped for a quick conclusion of the conflict.>

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noun con·clu·sion \kən-ˈklü-zhən\

1 : a judgment or opinion inferred from relevant facts <our conclusion upon the present evidence — Missouri v. Illinois, 200 U.S. 496 (1905)>
2a : a final summarizing (as of a closing argument) b : the last or closing part of something
3 : an opinion or judgment offered without supporting evidence; specifically : an allegation made in a pleading that is not based on facts set forth in the pleading