conclusion

noun con·clu·sion \ kən-ˈklü-zhən \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: conclusion in a Sentence

1 a : a reasoned judgment : inference

The obvious conclusion is that she was negligent.

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

The team was exhausted at the conclusion of the game.

: such as

a : result, outcome

The peace talks came to a successful conclusion.

b conclusions plural : trial of strength or skill —used in the phrase try conclusions

c : a final summation

the counsel's conclusion to the jury

d : the final decision in a law case

e : the final part of a pleading in law

3 : an act or instance of concluding

hoped for a quick conclusion to the war

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Examples of conclusion in a Sentence

The evidence does not support the report's conclusions.
The evidence points to the inescapable conclusion that she was negligent.
The logical conclusion is that she was negligent.
What led you to that conclusion?
They haven't yet arrived at a conclusion.
the conclusion of a business deal
The case was finally brought to conclusion last week.

Recent Examples of conclusion from the Web

Former Liverpool and current Fenerbahce sporting director Damien Comolli will be in Russia to keep tabs on all three of them, with offers likely to be made at the conclusion of the tournament.

— SI.com, "Fenerbahçe to Scout Huddersfield Defender at World Cup Ahead of Potential Summer Bid," 13 June 2018
The voting of the national associations will be published at the conclusion of Congress.

— euan mckirdy, CNN, "World Cup 2026: US-Mexico-Canada bid chosen as host," 13 June 2018
Smith later drove the lane, stopped and delivered a one-handed dunk on a defender at the conclusion of a drill.

— keith pompey, Philly.com, "Texas Tech's Zhaire Smith stands out in Sixers predraft workout," 12 June 2018
After The Photo At the conclusion of the G-7 summit, the leaders traditionally send out a joint communication about the group’s resolutions.

— meagan fredette, refinery29.com, "What Happened In This Iconic Photo Of Angela Merkel & Donald Trump?," 10 June 2018
The Taliban announced its first-ever cease-fire with Afghan forces Saturday, accepting the Kabul government's offer to halt fighting at the conclusion of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

— sayed salahuddin and missy ryan, chicagotribune.com, "Taliban announces first cease-fire with Afghan forces since start of war," 9 June 2018
Update: The game has begun on ESPNews and will move to either ESPN2 or ESPNU at the conclusion of other events on those channels.

— christopher dabe, NOLA.com, "LSU vs. Oregon State, NCAA regional baseball tournament: how to watch, live stream (June 3)," 4 June 2018
The Enquirer will update this story at the conclusion of Friday's second round.

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Ex-Moeller golfer Andrew Dorn makes the cut at Memorial Tournament, chasing Jason Day and other world elites," 3 June 2018
The Critics’ Choice Awards are presented annually at the conclusion of the theater festival — the nation’s oldest Fringe — in Loch Haven Park.

— matthew j. palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando Fringe 2018: Critics' Choice Awards announced," 29 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of conclusion

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conclusion-, conclusio, from concludere — see conclude

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First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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conclusion Synonyms

Phrases

matter of course;

Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

CONCLUSION Defined for English Language Learners

conclusion

noun

: 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

CONCLUSION Defined for Kids

conclusion

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.

Law Dictionary

conclusion

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)

2 a : 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