reach a conclusion
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: to make a judgment or decision after a period of thought or research
Scientists have been studying this for years, but haven't reached a conclusion.
—often + on/aboutScientists haven't yet reached a conclusion on/about the causes of this illness.
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Researchers can’t seem to agree on the answer, or on the methods that might be used to reach a conclusion.
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10 Apr. 2023
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“Reach a conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20a%20conclusion. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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