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conclusion

 

[ kənˈkluːʒən ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

final decision

A conclusion is the final decision or judgment reached after considering all the facts and evidence. It is the end result or outcome of a process or discussion.

Synonyms

decision, decision, judgment

Examples of usage

  • The jury reached a conclusion after reviewing all the evidence presented in court.
  • In her research paper, she drew a conclusion based on her findings and analysis.
Context #2 | Noun

summary

A conclusion can also refer to a summary or closing remarks at the end of a speech, essay, or presentation. It is a brief recap of the main points or arguments.

Synonyms

ending, recap, summary

Examples of usage

  • In conclusion, I would like to summarize the key points discussed in this presentation.
  • The conclusion of the book provided a concise summary of the protagonist's journey.
Context #3 | Noun

logical deduction

In logic, a conclusion is a proposition that follows logically from the premises of an argument. It is the inference or deduction drawn from the given information.

Synonyms

deduction, inference, result

Examples of usage

  • Based on the evidence presented, we can draw the conclusion that the suspect is guilty.
  • The conclusion of the syllogism follows logically from the premises.

Translations

Translations of the word "conclusion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conclusão

🇮🇳 निष्कर्ष

🇩🇪 Schlussfolgerung

🇮🇩 kesimpulan

🇺🇦 висновок

🇵🇱 wniosek

🇯🇵 結論 (けつろん)

🇫🇷 conclusion

🇪🇸 conclusión

🇹🇷 sonuç

🇰🇷 결론 (gyeollon)

🇸🇦 استنتاج (istintaj)

🇨🇿 závěr

🇸🇰 záver

🇨🇳 结论 (jiélùn)

🇸🇮 zaključek

🇮🇸 niðurstaða

🇰🇿 қорытынды

🇬🇪 დასკვნა

🇦🇿 nəticə

🇲🇽 conclusión

Etymology

The word 'conclusion' originated from the Latin word 'conclusio', which means 'a closing'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the end or final part of something. Over time, its meaning expanded to include final decisions, logical deductions, and summaries. The concept of drawing conclusions is fundamental to human reasoning and decision-making.

See also: concludable, concluded, concluding, conclusive, conclusively, conclusiveness, inconclusiveness, nonconclusive.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,312, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.