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conclusion

conclusion

632 1.6
A decision made after thinking about the facts
  • noun
  • /kənˈkluːʒən/
translation icon : conclusión
  • His conclusion regarding the experiment was based on careful analysis of the results.
  • draw conclusions
  • reach a conclusion
  • support a conclusion

And to share those conclusions is to create growth.

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Examples

  • Well, I've come to the conclusion that aging is a condition.

  • The committee's conclusion was that more research is needed before making a decision.

  • So I think that we have to reach a conclusion as soon as possible.

  • That is not a conclusion that I share with the family.

  • There was no other conclusion.

  • How did you arrive at this conclusion?

  • Within the limitations of this study, there are some general conclusions that can be made.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And that leads us to the conclusion, Jules, hands are not toys.

  • Based on the findings of this study, a number of conclusions, limitations, and recommendations can be drawn.

    Academic text (2013)
  • After discussing the evidence, she reached a firm conclusion about the case.

Synonyms

decision
vsconclusion
1.0

A choice made after thinking about different options

is any considered outcome including opinions or official rulings
judgment
vsconclusion
  • US
358 2.4

An opinion or decision formed after careful thought

is broader, covering choices, opinions, and formal rulings
determination
vsconclusion
  • Formal
96 4.0

An official decision made after careful thought

is a general considered view and not always an official act

Antonyms

296 4.0

Not being sure about what will happen or what to do

Compounds

14 3.7

A result that is sure to happen and cannot be changed

1 8.9

A judge's decision about how the law applies to the facts

How Certain

determination
  • Formal
96 4.0
conclusion
632 1.6
assumption
513 3.5
guess
768 1.0

Surface Forms

conclusion singular
conclusions plural

Morphology

conclusion = conclude (transparent) = conclude + sion

Regular nominalization from 'conclude' yielding the meaning 'a decision or judgment reached'.

Etymology

Conclusion comes from the Latin parts con- 'together' and cludere 'to close', the same root as English close. So when you reach a conclusion you 'close' a question by deciding after bringing the facts together.