conclusion

noun

kən-ˈklü-zhən How to pronounce conclusion (audio)
Definition of conclusionnext
1
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed

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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick

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3
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause all their efforts came to no practical conclusion

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4
as in ending
the last part of a process or action the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms

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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity a bell signaled the conclusion of the event

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Recent Examples of conclusion But a brand that states its conclusion boldly without backing it up may find that the same trick backfires. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 The conclusion to the Hearstopper TV universe is here in the form of a film, Netflix’s Heartstopper Forever, based on Alice Oseman’s sixth graphic novel in the series of the same name as well as her Nick and Charlie novella written back in 2015. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 17 July 2026 The authors of that 1996 trial were themselves cautious in their conclusions. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 Thus, raised retail prices are a simple economic conclusion given the current market. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
  1. inference
  2. decision
  3. outcome
  4. ending
  5. cessation
  6. deduction
  7. opinion
  8. result
Noun
  • The researchers also designed GIFT around a technique known as inference-time scaling.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • But the inference is that the rankings implied where the quarterbacks stood entering 2026.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of inference
Noun
  • The best meals arrive slowly, with water nearby, warm air moving through the room, and service that makes staying longer feel like the only sensible decision.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • This area was the same stretch that saw the first two full I-285 blockages, so drivers had a grip on what the outcome could be.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • The idea that his legacy should hinge on the outcome of one game — let alone a game settled on a penalty shootout — was the 1,003rd game of his career for club and country.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • Advertisement But the 2026 movie They Fight has a happy ending, culminating in Quincey winning a boxing tournament in Salisbury, Maryland, validating Manigan as a coach.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Without getting into spoilers, the series wraps on an ambiguous ending that asks the viewer to decide just how much Lonnie has grown.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Democrats, however, are pushing for further limits in line with a war powers resolution that would force the cessation of military actions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • Everton finished four points above Burnley to retain their Premier League status and ultimately received a six-point deduction for the 2021-22 breach in 2023-24.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Unlike some tax rebates and credits, the medical expense deduction doesn't have a minimum or maximum income limit.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • The commissioners’ proclamation said the school district’s arguments in its 2024 lawsuit against the Education Department informed much of the opinion.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Despite their differing opinions on Oppenheimer, everyone in the studio was jazzed to see what Nolan had made (though Hannah was a little skeptical of Matt Damon as Odysseus).
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • On May 28, Johnson received results finding that the DNA profile sampled from one of Brown’s soda bottles could not be excluded as the contributor of the male blood from the victim’s nightgown, the detective wrote.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The chip sell-off also come despite strong results from ASML.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
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