conclusion
noun
con·clu·sion
kən-ˈklü-zhən 
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
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
Synonyms
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 on the Web
There's always more than one way to come to the same conclusion.
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
At the conclusion of her set, the crowd gave DeGeneres a standing ovation, prompting her to return to the stage for a candid conversation with the audience.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
At the conclusion of her set, the crowd gave DeGeneres a standing ovation, prompting her to return to the stage for a candid conversation with the audience.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for conclusion
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“Conclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conclusion. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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conclusion
noun
con·clu·sion
kən-ˈklü-zhən
Legal Definition
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)
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
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