Definition of conclusion in English:

conclusion

noun kənˈkluːʒ(ə)nkənˈkluʒən

1The end or finish of an event, process, or text.
the conclusion of World War Two
Example sentencesExamples
- So the fact that I ended up extremely dirty at the conclusion of the event was no big deal to me.
- It is one of the segments which doesn't have a firm, romantic conclusion, instead the final status of their relationship is left kind of ambiguous.
- The final conclusion to the story arises due to the fact that the protagonist has affected others while in pursuit of the object of their desire.
- It brings to a conclusion a number of events held throughout the year to mark the centenary of Canon O'Hanlon's death.
- Wembley in 1979 witnessed the most extraordinary conclusion of any Cup final, and the drama remains etched in the participants' minds.
- The rapid and final conclusion of figure skating's latest scandal could only have happened with IOC interference.
- The agent is now saying there is ‘considerable interest’ in the house, so there's likely to be a conclusion to this dreary process soon now.
- The life force, the pulse carries you along to the final, exhausting conclusion.
- Don't you see Kate; everything that I've done has been working toward this final conclusion.
- It all adds up to a final, crushing conclusion in their friendship.
- The Bush Administration is committed to seeing this process to its conclusion, starting with the President.
- This means that as of today, he has just one audition to go - which means we are all closer to the conclusion of this process than the beginning, still an amazing idea.
- But perhaps the only way for Sweeney to stop his terrible acts of revenge is to get caught - and the story reaches its final, dramatic conclusion.
- Similarly, the three daily periods of prayer at Taize lack any formal conclusion.
- I really would have liked to follow the French theme to its natural conclusion and finished my meal with crêpes Suzette, but we were both rather full.
- Also included is an alternate ending that isn't quite as good as the final film's conclusion.
- I may have had some brief conversation with my parents but the night's final conclusion was a dive for my bed, where I stayed unmoving until daybreak.
- At the conclusion of the event, attendees will exchange their Sergio Day gifts as they enjoy the stupendous Sergio Aragonés fireworks display.
- The sounds and beats around me get louder in one final conclusion.
- Dancing in the street at the Festival Finale for All on Sunday brought the inaugural three-week event to a festive conclusion.
Synonyms
end, ending, finish, close, closure, termination, wind-up, cessation
culmination, finale, denouement, coda
peroration, epilogue
1. 1.1 The summing-up of an argument or text.
  in the conclusion we highlight these and other important issues
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, as it seems to me, it is not necessary for me to express any final conclusion on this aspect of the matter.
  In fact, it provides such a thorough list of file trading techniques that Wang only needs that final conclusion on p.258 to make his point.
  It is a matter of fact which underlies the question of jurisdiction, however many questions of law there may be concealed in the final conclusion as to it.
  That is the strongest argument against the conclusions of the Green member who has just resumed her seat.
  Rushing through his conclusions he just finished his presentation before this unexpected deadline.
  The final conclusion with respect to the effects of the transition to state-owned trade in the 1930s is vague and inconsistent.
  The final conclusion of the study, then, is that more refined research methods must be applied to these activities and their systems.
  But he's now tackling drug prices, and while he makes some excellent points, I wonder if his final conclusion isn't off the mark.
  Its formal conclusion was that Ray assassinated King, that he probably had help, and that the government was not involved.
  The result is happy - if you follow the argument and its suggestive conclusions.
  I confess that I do not find the logic of the final sentence in that conclusion easy to follow.
  These points, if taken at the trial when all the facts are out, will be available to the applicant at a later stage and we express no final conclusion about these matters.
  I have absorbed their arguments, their conclusions, and their mortal dread.
  However, we cannot end consideration with this formal conclusion.
  The Court agreed with that proposition, as I shall relate, but disagreed with his final conclusion based on the importance of protecting research innovation.
  That was the same conclusion of the final report by the CIA Iraq Survey Group.
  This approach is not so different from scientific thinking, except that this is only the first step in science, not the final conclusion.
  The project's still in process so our conclusions are only provisional.
  This is the conclusion on my arguments in the supplementary submissions.
  You come to important conclusions and finish an ongoing saga of conflict today.
2. 1.2mass noun The formal and final arrangement of an agreement.
  the conclusion of a free-trade accord
  Example sentencesExamples
  If you wish to supplement your written submissions with further written submissions, then you will have an opportunity to do that within seven days of the conclusion of oral argument.
  The final conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the oil-for-food scheme would help the public to understand its complexities, the UN chief said.
  Passi said that his activities were focused on the final conclusion of the trial and the establishment of suitable conditions for its favourable outcome.
  Some even say the alliance could include Iran, and point to India's recent conclusion of a strategic agreement with that country as a sign of things to come.
  The success of this Convention depends on conclusion of such AGREEMENTS.
  To the PA, Sharon is above all a challenge to the successful conclusion of the peace process.
  The second fund, which is undergoing conclusion of legal agreement procedure, will be designated only for Bulgaria.
  The IIG will ensure speedy conclusion of loan agreements and implementation of infrastructure projects.
  In December, Japan and the EU signed a provisional accord that opened the way for conclusion of the final pact.
  China has voiced outrageous claims to Japanese territory that was officially returned to Japan after its conclusion of an agreement with the US.
  China is also expected to start full-scale talks for conclusion of an free trade agreement with ASEAN.
  These are our NATO membership in May, and the conclusion of the negotiation process with the European Union at the end of autumn 2004.
  News about stricter visa requirements came alongside reports of a Philippine-Japan free trade agreement nearing conclusion.
  And then the United Nations with Troika helped the Angolans to bring that peace process to a conclusion.
  I just think that it's time we brought this process to a conclusion.
  Following conclusion of the registration process, repatriation will be increased from three to five times a week except Saturday and Sunday.
  In 1665, a bitter dispute over mineral rights with the Portuguese governor of Luanda, led to a final, disastrous conclusion.
  Synonyms
  negotiation, brokering, settlement, settling, clinching, completion, arranging, accomplishment, establishment, resolution
2A judgement or decision reached by reasoning.
each research group came to a similar conclusion
Example sentencesExamples
- After the death scene is cleaned up the final conclusion of police investigators is simply that George Wilson had been a madman.
- His final conclusion was that he would have to venture to new planets, unfortunately, with or without Bonnie.
- Which leads me to my final conclusion: you came here for me.
- The final conclusion was that people who live in well-off places usually feel superior and look down upon people who live in relatively undeveloped regions.
- The sharing clause in a syndicated loan agreement cannot affect this conclusion.
- But regardless of what one's final conclusion is, there is one thing that is beyond dispute for me.
- The final conclusion depends on analysis of the longitudinal data.
- Well my final conclusion is that these types of conflict don't allow the luxury of clean hands.
- Ultimately I was unable to assist in coming to any final conclusion.
- But there is perhaps a final and more profound conclusion to draw from these books.
- At this level no final conclusion as to the exact mechanism and the nature of the intermediates can be drawn, however.
- As a commuter with years of experience his final conclusion was mixed.
- However, after several decades with many studies and a large number of reviews of implementation strategies, many questions still remain and no final conclusion can be drawn.
- The final conclusion must be that our answer mainly depends on which side of society we come from.
- Oddly enough, Koplow's conclusion is in agreement with the Bush administration that also wishes to preserve the stockpiles.
- I don't know all that's going on, so I can't make that final conclusion.
- And my final conclusion on all these things is, that once you've find the historical James, you've in effect found the historical Jesus.
- She looked it over briefly before coming to her final conclusion.
- Only after long and hard deliberations over many months did I come to my final conclusion that now was the time for me to take this next step forward in my life and my career.
- The Commission decision must contain reasons for the conclusion reached.
Synonyms
deduction, inference, interpretation, reasoning
opinion, judgement, decision, diagnosis, verdict, determination
assumption, presumption, supposition, conjecture, surmise
1. 2.1Logic A proposition that is reached from given premises.
  Example sentencesExamples
  In both premisses and conclusions, these two strands of contract theory are, morally speaking, a world apart.
  Suppose two or more premises jointly imply a conclusion.
  Alternatively, the premises logically entail the conclusion.
  The argument of this section has been brisk and obviously more has to be said to defend its conclusions and its premises.
  Reid gave Hume credit for taking Locke's premisses to their logical conclusion.

Phrases

in conclusion

Lastly; to sum up.
in conclusion, it is clear that the market is maturing
Example sentencesExamples
- So, in conclusion, when is the best time to visit Florida?
- So, in conclusion, let's talk about something else.
- As they say, time is money, so in conclusion, computers are very important to our modern way of life.
- The finished product, in conclusion, is far from perfect and we are left regretting that David fled so abruptly.
- Finally, and in conclusion, I personally think that ‘Prohibition’ is never going to be a ‘good’ idea.
- So in conclusion, as detestable and perplexing as it might seem, yes, it might be time to sell your house and move to Winnipeg.
- John in conclusion stated that the future is bright for the club with an abundance of young players coming on stream and the population of the parish increasing at a steady rate.
- It sounds like, in conclusion, more debt upon debt.
- But in conclusion, let me simply say that after you leave the White House, a number of things happen to you.
- I doubt that this will turn out to be right, but the point to be made in conclusion is that there is only one way to find out.
Synonyms
finally, lastly, in closing, to conclude, last but not least

jump (or leap) to conclusions (or the conclusion)

Make a hasty judgement before considering all the facts.
they are imagining things, jumping to conclusions
investigators jumped to the conclusion that tropical deforestation was to blame
Example sentencesExamples
- You only heard part of the conversation, and you've already jumped to conclusions about Patrick.
- ‘It is too early to jump to any conclusion about what their final decision will be,’ he added.
- But, one should be careful before leaping to conclusions about what the joke implies about the teller.
- The brain leaps to conclusions based on a swift assessment of a ‘thin slice’ of information.
- In a great twist at the end, they find out they have jumped to conclusions about the death.
- It's tempting to leap to conclusions based on a single performance graph or a column in a summary table.
- We're willing to leap to conclusions without the benefit of data, just like our ancestors.
- Just being seen in certain situations can spark giant leaps to conclusions with no basis in fact.
- But it is a pity that he has jumped to conclusions before looking more carefully at the evidence.
- Ruffini simply counted the use of certain expressions, then leaped to conclusions about liberal bias.

try conclusions with

formal Engage in a trial of skill or argument with.
Example sentencesExamples
- Gonsalvo, however, was in no condition to try conclusions with his well-appointed enemy.
- Little appetite has the New Deal for trying conclusions with political champions.
- Should he refuses the banquet, then we must try conclusions with an army.
- It was no use to undertake to try conclusions with the foe in open fight.
- The Athgarvan team journey over to Kildare on Sunday to try conclusions with the ‘Sons.’
- Some day I am going back to that same pool and I hope I may be permitted again to try conclusions with that rainbow.
- One of the many ambitions of the Athenians was to reduce all Italy, but the disaster at Syracuse prevented their trying conclusions with the Romans.
- If Canada really wanted to try conclusions with him he should do it in the context of class.
- But the sportsman proved again that you can try conclusions with the Russian fighters but not for will-power!
- Perhaps it was as well for the Pope that he died before trying conclusions with that tough and capable Norman.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin conclusio(n-), from the verb concludere (see conclude).

Rhymes

allusion, collusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, diffusion, effusion, exclusion, extrusion, fusion, illusion, inclusion, interfusion, intrusion, obtrusion, occlusion, preclusion, profusion, prolusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, suffusion, transfusion

Definition of conclusion in US English:

conclusion

nounkənˈklo͞oZHənkənˈkluʒən

1The end or finish of an event or process.
the conclusion of World War Two
Example sentencesExamples
- This means that as of today, he has just one audition to go - which means we are all closer to the conclusion of this process than the beginning, still an amazing idea.
- It brings to a conclusion a number of events held throughout the year to mark the centenary of Canon O'Hanlon's death.
- The agent is now saying there is ‘considerable interest’ in the house, so there's likely to be a conclusion to this dreary process soon now.
- It all adds up to a final, crushing conclusion in their friendship.
- Wembley in 1979 witnessed the most extraordinary conclusion of any Cup final, and the drama remains etched in the participants' minds.
- At the conclusion of the event, attendees will exchange their Sergio Day gifts as they enjoy the stupendous Sergio Aragonés fireworks display.
- Similarly, the three daily periods of prayer at Taize lack any formal conclusion.
- I really would have liked to follow the French theme to its natural conclusion and finished my meal with crêpes Suzette, but we were both rather full.
- But perhaps the only way for Sweeney to stop his terrible acts of revenge is to get caught - and the story reaches its final, dramatic conclusion.
- The life force, the pulse carries you along to the final, exhausting conclusion.
- I may have had some brief conversation with my parents but the night's final conclusion was a dive for my bed, where I stayed unmoving until daybreak.
- Don't you see Kate; everything that I've done has been working toward this final conclusion.
- Also included is an alternate ending that isn't quite as good as the final film's conclusion.
- The sounds and beats around me get louder in one final conclusion.
- It is one of the segments which doesn't have a firm, romantic conclusion, instead the final status of their relationship is left kind of ambiguous.
- Dancing in the street at the Festival Finale for All on Sunday brought the inaugural three-week event to a festive conclusion.
- So the fact that I ended up extremely dirty at the conclusion of the event was no big deal to me.
- The Bush Administration is committed to seeing this process to its conclusion, starting with the President.
- The final conclusion to the story arises due to the fact that the protagonist has affected others while in pursuit of the object of their desire.
- The rapid and final conclusion of figure skating's latest scandal could only have happened with IOC interference.
Synonyms
end, ending, finish, close, closure, termination, wind-up, cessation
1. 1.1 The summing-up of an argument or text.
  Example sentencesExamples
  This approach is not so different from scientific thinking, except that this is only the first step in science, not the final conclusion.
  That is the strongest argument against the conclusions of the Green member who has just resumed her seat.
  However, as it seems to me, it is not necessary for me to express any final conclusion on this aspect of the matter.
  The final conclusion with respect to the effects of the transition to state-owned trade in the 1930s is vague and inconsistent.
  You come to important conclusions and finish an ongoing saga of conflict today.
  The result is happy - if you follow the argument and its suggestive conclusions.
  However, we cannot end consideration with this formal conclusion.
  Its formal conclusion was that Ray assassinated King, that he probably had help, and that the government was not involved.
  I have absorbed their arguments, their conclusions, and their mortal dread.
  But he's now tackling drug prices, and while he makes some excellent points, I wonder if his final conclusion isn't off the mark.
  In fact, it provides such a thorough list of file trading techniques that Wang only needs that final conclusion on p.258 to make his point.
  This is the conclusion on my arguments in the supplementary submissions.
  The project's still in process so our conclusions are only provisional.
  It is a matter of fact which underlies the question of jurisdiction, however many questions of law there may be concealed in the final conclusion as to it.
  I confess that I do not find the logic of the final sentence in that conclusion easy to follow.
  The Court agreed with that proposition, as I shall relate, but disagreed with his final conclusion based on the importance of protecting research innovation.
  The final conclusion of the study, then, is that more refined research methods must be applied to these activities and their systems.
  These points, if taken at the trial when all the facts are out, will be available to the applicant at a later stage and we express no final conclusion about these matters.
  That was the same conclusion of the final report by the CIA Iraq Survey Group.
  Rushing through his conclusions he just finished his presentation before this unexpected deadline.
2. 1.2 The settling or arrangement of a treaty or agreement.
  the conclusion of a free-trade accord
  Example sentencesExamples
  Passi said that his activities were focused on the final conclusion of the trial and the establishment of suitable conditions for its favourable outcome.
  The IIG will ensure speedy conclusion of loan agreements and implementation of infrastructure projects.
  In December, Japan and the EU signed a provisional accord that opened the way for conclusion of the final pact.
  News about stricter visa requirements came alongside reports of a Philippine-Japan free trade agreement nearing conclusion.
  The success of this Convention depends on conclusion of such AGREEMENTS.
  If you wish to supplement your written submissions with further written submissions, then you will have an opportunity to do that within seven days of the conclusion of oral argument.
  The second fund, which is undergoing conclusion of legal agreement procedure, will be designated only for Bulgaria.
  Some even say the alliance could include Iran, and point to India's recent conclusion of a strategic agreement with that country as a sign of things to come.
  China is also expected to start full-scale talks for conclusion of an free trade agreement with ASEAN.
  I just think that it's time we brought this process to a conclusion.
  The final conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the oil-for-food scheme would help the public to understand its complexities, the UN chief said.
  China has voiced outrageous claims to Japanese territory that was officially returned to Japan after its conclusion of an agreement with the US.
  These are our NATO membership in May, and the conclusion of the negotiation process with the European Union at the end of autumn 2004.
  To the PA, Sharon is above all a challenge to the successful conclusion of the peace process.
  And then the United Nations with Troika helped the Angolans to bring that peace process to a conclusion.
  In 1665, a bitter dispute over mineral rights with the Portuguese governor of Luanda, led to a final, disastrous conclusion.
  Following conclusion of the registration process, repatriation will be increased from three to five times a week except Saturday and Sunday.
  Synonyms
  negotiation, brokering, settlement, settling, clinching, completion, arranging, accomplishment, establishment, resolution
2A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
each research group came to a similar conclusion
Example sentencesExamples
- Ultimately I was unable to assist in coming to any final conclusion.
- But there is perhaps a final and more profound conclusion to draw from these books.
- Which leads me to my final conclusion: you came here for me.
- She looked it over briefly before coming to her final conclusion.
- Well my final conclusion is that these types of conflict don't allow the luxury of clean hands.
- Oddly enough, Koplow's conclusion is in agreement with the Bush administration that also wishes to preserve the stockpiles.
- The sharing clause in a syndicated loan agreement cannot affect this conclusion.
- As a commuter with years of experience his final conclusion was mixed.
- However, after several decades with many studies and a large number of reviews of implementation strategies, many questions still remain and no final conclusion can be drawn.
- At this level no final conclusion as to the exact mechanism and the nature of the intermediates can be drawn, however.
- The Commission decision must contain reasons for the conclusion reached.
- After the death scene is cleaned up the final conclusion of police investigators is simply that George Wilson had been a madman.
- The final conclusion depends on analysis of the longitudinal data.
- Only after long and hard deliberations over many months did I come to my final conclusion that now was the time for me to take this next step forward in my life and my career.
- His final conclusion was that he would have to venture to new planets, unfortunately, with or without Bonnie.
- And my final conclusion on all these things is, that once you've find the historical James, you've in effect found the historical Jesus.
- I don't know all that's going on, so I can't make that final conclusion.
- The final conclusion must be that our answer mainly depends on which side of society we come from.
- The final conclusion was that people who live in well-off places usually feel superior and look down upon people who live in relatively undeveloped regions.
- But regardless of what one's final conclusion is, there is one thing that is beyond dispute for me.
Synonyms
deduction, inference, interpretation, reasoning
1. 2.1Logic A proposition that is reached from given premises.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Alternatively, the premises logically entail the conclusion.
  Suppose two or more premises jointly imply a conclusion.
  In both premisses and conclusions, these two strands of contract theory are, morally speaking, a world apart.
  The argument of this section has been brisk and obviously more has to be said to defend its conclusions and its premises.
  Reid gave Hume credit for taking Locke's premisses to their logical conclusion.

Phrases

in conclusion

Lastly; to sum up.
in conclusion, it is clear that the market is maturing
Example sentencesExamples
- So in conclusion, as detestable and perplexing as it might seem, yes, it might be time to sell your house and move to Winnipeg.
- The finished product, in conclusion, is far from perfect and we are left regretting that David fled so abruptly.
- As they say, time is money, so in conclusion, computers are very important to our modern way of life.
- But in conclusion, let me simply say that after you leave the White House, a number of things happen to you.
- I doubt that this will turn out to be right, but the point to be made in conclusion is that there is only one way to find out.
- John in conclusion stated that the future is bright for the club with an abundance of young players coming on stream and the population of the parish increasing at a steady rate.
- So, in conclusion, when is the best time to visit Florida?
- It sounds like, in conclusion, more debt upon debt.
- Finally, and in conclusion, I personally think that ‘Prohibition’ is never going to be a ‘good’ idea.
- So, in conclusion, let's talk about something else.
Synonyms
finally, lastly, in closing, to conclude, last but not least

jump (or leap) to conclusions (or the conclusion)

Make a hasty judgment before learning or considering all the facts.
Example sentencesExamples
- You only heard part of the conversation, and you've already jumped to conclusions about Patrick.
- But, one should be careful before leaping to conclusions about what the joke implies about the teller.
- In a great twist at the end, they find out they have jumped to conclusions about the death.
- We're willing to leap to conclusions without the benefit of data, just like our ancestors.
- The brain leaps to conclusions based on a swift assessment of a ‘thin slice’ of information.
- Just being seen in certain situations can spark giant leaps to conclusions with no basis in fact.
- But it is a pity that he has jumped to conclusions before looking more carefully at the evidence.
- ‘It is too early to jump to any conclusion about what their final decision will be,’ he added.
- Ruffini simply counted the use of certain expressions, then leaped to conclusions about liberal bias.
- It's tempting to leap to conclusions based on a single performance graph or a column in a summary table.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin conclusio(n-), from the verb concludere (see conclude).

单词	conclusion
释义	Definition of conclusion in English: conclusion noun kənˈkluːʒ(ə)nkənˈkluʒən 1The end or finish of an event, process, or text. the conclusion of World War Two Example sentencesExamples So the fact that I ended up extremely dirty at the conclusion of the event was no big deal to me. It is one of the segments which doesn't have a firm, romantic conclusion, instead the final status of their relationship is left kind of ambiguous. The final conclusion to the story arises due to the fact that the protagonist has affected others while in pursuit of the object of their desire. It brings to a conclusion a number of events held throughout the year to mark the centenary of Canon O'Hanlon's death. Wembley in 1979 witnessed the most extraordinary conclusion of any Cup final, and the drama remains etched in the participants' minds. The rapid and final conclusion of figure skating's latest scandal could only have happened with IOC interference. The agent is now saying there is ‘considerable interest’ in the house, so there's likely to be a conclusion to this dreary process soon now. The life force, the pulse carries you along to the final, exhausting conclusion. Don't you see Kate; everything that I've done has been working toward this final conclusion. It all adds up to a final, crushing conclusion in their friendship. The Bush Administration is committed to seeing this process to its conclusion, starting with the President. This means that as of today, he has just one audition to go - which means we are all closer to the conclusion of this process than the beginning, still an amazing idea. But perhaps the only way for Sweeney to stop his terrible acts of revenge is to get caught - and the story reaches its final, dramatic conclusion. Similarly, the three daily periods of prayer at Taize lack any formal conclusion. I really would have liked to follow the French theme to its natural conclusion and finished my meal with crêpes Suzette, but we were both rather full. Also included is an alternate ending that isn't quite as good as the final film's conclusion. I may have had some brief conversation with my parents but the night's final conclusion was a dive for my bed, where I stayed unmoving until daybreak. At the conclusion of the event, attendees will exchange their Sergio Day gifts as they enjoy the stupendous Sergio Aragonés fireworks display. The sounds and beats around me get louder in one final conclusion. Dancing in the street at the Festival Finale for All on Sunday brought the inaugural three-week event to a festive conclusion. Synonyms end, ending, finish, close, closure, termination, wind-up, cessation culmination, finale, denouement, coda peroration, epilogue 1.1 The summing-up of an argument or text. in the conclusion we highlight these and other important issues Example sentencesExamples However, as it seems to me, it is not necessary for me to express any final conclusion on this aspect of the matter. In fact, it provides such a thorough list of file trading techniques that Wang only needs that final conclusion on p.258 to make his point. It is a matter of fact which underlies the question of jurisdiction, however many questions of law there may be concealed in the final conclusion as to it. That is the strongest argument against the conclusions of the Green member who has just resumed her seat. Rushing through his conclusions he just finished his presentation before this unexpected deadline. The final conclusion with respect to the effects of the transition to state-owned trade in the 1930s is vague and inconsistent. The final conclusion of the study, then, is that more refined research methods must be applied to these activities and their systems. But he's now tackling drug prices, and while he makes some excellent points, I wonder if his final conclusion isn't off the mark. Its formal conclusion was that Ray assassinated King, that he probably had help, and that the government was not involved. The result is happy - if you follow the argument and its suggestive conclusions. I confess that I do not find the logic of the final sentence in that conclusion easy to follow. These points, if taken at the trial when all the facts are out, will be available to the applicant at a later stage and we express no final conclusion about these matters. I have absorbed their arguments, their conclusions, and their mortal dread. However, we cannot end consideration with this formal conclusion. The Court agreed with that proposition, as I shall relate, but disagreed with his final conclusion based on the importance of protecting research innovation. That was the same conclusion of the final report by the CIA Iraq Survey Group. This approach is not so different from scientific thinking, except that this is only the first step in science, not the final conclusion. The project's still in process so our conclusions are only provisional. This is the conclusion on my arguments in the supplementary submissions. You come to important conclusions and finish an ongoing saga of conflict today. 1.2mass noun The formal and final arrangement of an agreement. the conclusion of a free-trade accord Example sentencesExamples If you wish to supplement your written submissions with further written submissions, then you will have an opportunity to do that within seven days of the conclusion of oral argument. The final conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the oil-for-food scheme would help the public to understand its complexities, the UN chief said. Passi said that his activities were focused on the final conclusion of the trial and the establishment of suitable conditions for its favourable outcome. Some even say the alliance could include Iran, and point to India's recent conclusion of a strategic agreement with that country as a sign of things to come. The success of this Convention depends on conclusion of such AGREEMENTS. To the PA, Sharon is above all a challenge to the successful conclusion of the peace process. The second fund, which is undergoing conclusion of legal agreement procedure, will be designated only for Bulgaria. The IIG will ensure speedy conclusion of loan agreements and implementation of infrastructure projects. In December, Japan and the EU signed a provisional accord that opened the way for conclusion of the final pact. China has voiced outrageous claims to Japanese territory that was officially returned to Japan after its conclusion of an agreement with the US. China is also expected to start full-scale talks for conclusion of an free trade agreement with ASEAN. These are our NATO membership in May, and the conclusion of the negotiation process with the European Union at the end of autumn 2004. News about stricter visa requirements came alongside reports of a Philippine-Japan free trade agreement nearing conclusion. And then the United Nations with Troika helped the Angolans to bring that peace process to a conclusion. I just think that it's time we brought this process to a conclusion. Following conclusion of the registration process, repatriation will be increased from three to five times a week except Saturday and Sunday. In 1665, a bitter dispute over mineral rights with the Portuguese governor of Luanda, led to a final, disastrous conclusion. Synonyms negotiation, brokering, settlement, settling, clinching, completion, arranging, accomplishment, establishment, resolution 2A judgement or decision reached by reasoning. each research group came to a similar conclusion Example sentencesExamples After the death scene is cleaned up the final conclusion of police investigators is simply that George Wilson had been a madman. His final conclusion was that he would have to venture to new planets, unfortunately, with or without Bonnie. Which leads me to my final conclusion: you came here for me. The final conclusion was that people who live in well-off places usually feel superior and look down upon people who live in relatively undeveloped regions. The sharing clause in a syndicated loan agreement cannot affect this conclusion. But regardless of what one's final conclusion is, there is one thing that is beyond dispute for me. The final conclusion depends on analysis of the longitudinal data. Well my final conclusion is that these types of conflict don't allow the luxury of clean hands. Ultimately I was unable to assist in coming to any final conclusion. But there is perhaps a final and more profound conclusion to draw from these books. At this level no final conclusion as to the exact mechanism and the nature of the intermediates can be drawn, however. As a commuter with years of experience his final conclusion was mixed. However, after several decades with many studies and a large number of reviews of implementation strategies, many questions still remain and no final conclusion can be drawn. The final conclusion must be that our answer mainly depends on which side of society we come from. Oddly enough, Koplow's conclusion is in agreement with the Bush administration that also wishes to preserve the stockpiles. I don't know all that's going on, so I can't make that final conclusion. And my final conclusion on all these things is, that once you've find the historical James, you've in effect found the historical Jesus. She looked it over briefly before coming to her final conclusion. Only after long and hard deliberations over many months did I come to my final conclusion that now was the time for me to take this next step forward in my life and my career. The Commission decision must contain reasons for the conclusion reached. Synonyms deduction, inference, interpretation, reasoning opinion, judgement, decision, diagnosis, verdict, determination assumption, presumption, supposition, conjecture, surmise 2.1Logic A proposition that is reached from given premises. Example sentencesExamples In both premisses and conclusions, these two strands of contract theory are, morally speaking, a world apart. Suppose two or more premises jointly imply a conclusion. Alternatively, the premises logically entail the conclusion. The argument of this section has been brisk and obviously more has to be said to defend its conclusions and its premises. Reid gave Hume credit for taking Locke's premisses to their logical conclusion. Phrases in conclusion Lastly; to sum up. in conclusion, it is clear that the market is maturing Example sentencesExamples So, in conclusion, when is the best time to visit Florida? So, in conclusion, let's talk about something else. As they say, time is money, so in conclusion, computers are very important to our modern way of life. The finished product, in conclusion, is far from perfect and we are left regretting that David fled so abruptly. Finally, and in conclusion, I personally think that ‘Prohibition’ is never going to be a ‘good’ idea. So in conclusion, as detestable and perplexing as it might seem, yes, it might be time to sell your house and move to Winnipeg. John in conclusion stated that the future is bright for the club with an abundance of young players coming on stream and the population of the parish increasing at a steady rate. It sounds like, in conclusion, more debt upon debt. But in conclusion, let me simply say that after you leave the White House, a number of things happen to you. I doubt that this will turn out to be right, but the point to be made in conclusion is that there is only one way to find out. Synonyms finally, lastly, in closing, to conclude, last but not least jump (or leap) to conclusions (or the conclusion) Make a hasty judgement before considering all the facts. they are imagining things, jumping to conclusions investigators jumped to the conclusion that tropical deforestation was to blame Example sentencesExamples You only heard part of the conversation, and you've already jumped to conclusions about Patrick. ‘It is too early to jump to any conclusion about what their final decision will be,’ he added. But, one should be careful before leaping to conclusions about what the joke implies about the teller. The brain leaps to conclusions based on a swift assessment of a ‘thin slice’ of information. In a great twist at the end, they find out they have jumped to conclusions about the death. It's tempting to leap to conclusions based on a single performance graph or a column in a summary table. We're willing to leap to conclusions without the benefit of data, just like our ancestors. Just being seen in certain situations can spark giant leaps to conclusions with no basis in fact. But it is a pity that he has jumped to conclusions before looking more carefully at the evidence. Ruffini simply counted the use of certain expressions, then leaped to conclusions about liberal bias. try conclusions with formal Engage in a trial of skill or argument with. Example sentencesExamples Gonsalvo, however, was in no condition to try conclusions with his well-appointed enemy. Little appetite has the New Deal for trying conclusions with political champions. Should he refuses the banquet, then we must try conclusions with an army. It was no use to undertake to try conclusions with the foe in open fight. The Athgarvan team journey over to Kildare on Sunday to try conclusions with the ‘Sons.’ Some day I am going back to that same pool and I hope I may be permitted again to try conclusions with that rainbow. One of the many ambitions of the Athenians was to reduce all Italy, but the disaster at Syracuse prevented their trying conclusions with the Romans. If Canada really wanted to try conclusions with him he should do it in the context of class. But the sportsman proved again that you can try conclusions with the Russian fighters but not for will-power! Perhaps it was as well for the Pope that he died before trying conclusions with that tough and capable Norman. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin conclusio(n-), from the verb concludere (see conclude). Rhymes allusion, collusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, diffusion, effusion, exclusion, extrusion, fusion, illusion, inclusion, interfusion, intrusion, obtrusion, occlusion, preclusion, profusion, prolusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, suffusion, transfusion noun.1 phr. Definition of conclusion in US English: conclusion nounkənˈklo͞oZHənkənˈkluʒən 1The end or finish of an event or process. the conclusion of World War Two Example sentencesExamples This means that as of today, he has just one audition to go - which means we are all closer to the conclusion of this process than the beginning, still an amazing idea. It brings to a conclusion a number of events held throughout the year to mark the centenary of Canon O'Hanlon's death. The agent is now saying there is ‘considerable interest’ in the house, so there's likely to be a conclusion to this dreary process soon now. It all adds up to a final, crushing conclusion in their friendship. Wembley in 1979 witnessed the most extraordinary conclusion of any Cup final, and the drama remains etched in the participants' minds. At the conclusion of the event, attendees will exchange their Sergio Day gifts as they enjoy the stupendous Sergio Aragonés fireworks display. Similarly, the three daily periods of prayer at Taize lack any formal conclusion. I really would have liked to follow the French theme to its natural conclusion and finished my meal with crêpes Suzette, but we were both rather full. But perhaps the only way for Sweeney to stop his terrible acts of revenge is to get caught - and the story reaches its final, dramatic conclusion. The life force, the pulse carries you along to the final, exhausting conclusion. I may have had some brief conversation with my parents but the night's final conclusion was a dive for my bed, where I stayed unmoving until daybreak. Don't you see Kate; everything that I've done has been working toward this final conclusion. Also included is an alternate ending that isn't quite as good as the final film's conclusion. The sounds and beats around me get louder in one final conclusion. It is one of the segments which doesn't have a firm, romantic conclusion, instead the final status of their relationship is left kind of ambiguous. Dancing in the street at the Festival Finale for All on Sunday brought the inaugural three-week event to a festive conclusion. So the fact that I ended up extremely dirty at the conclusion of the event was no big deal to me. The Bush Administration is committed to seeing this process to its conclusion, starting with the President. The final conclusion to the story arises due to the fact that the protagonist has affected others while in pursuit of the object of their desire. The rapid and final conclusion of figure skating's latest scandal could only have happened with IOC interference. Synonyms end, ending, finish, close, closure, termination, wind-up, cessation 1.1 The summing-up of an argument or text. Example sentencesExamples This approach is not so different from scientific thinking, except that this is only the first step in science, not the final conclusion. That is the strongest argument against the conclusions of the Green member who has just resumed her seat. However, as it seems to me, it is not necessary for me to express any final conclusion on this aspect of the matter. The final conclusion with respect to the effects of the transition to state-owned trade in the 1930s is vague and inconsistent. You come to important conclusions and finish an ongoing saga of conflict today. The result is happy - if you follow the argument and its suggestive conclusions. However, we cannot end consideration with this formal conclusion. Its formal conclusion was that Ray assassinated King, that he probably had help, and that the government was not involved. I have absorbed their arguments, their conclusions, and their mortal dread. But he's now tackling drug prices, and while he makes some excellent points, I wonder if his final conclusion isn't off the mark. In fact, it provides such a thorough list of file trading techniques that Wang only needs that final conclusion on p.258 to make his point. This is the conclusion on my arguments in the supplementary submissions. The project's still in process so our conclusions are only provisional. It is a matter of fact which underlies the question of jurisdiction, however many questions of law there may be concealed in the final conclusion as to it. I confess that I do not find the logic of the final sentence in that conclusion easy to follow. The Court agreed with that proposition, as I shall relate, but disagreed with his final conclusion based on the importance of protecting research innovation. The final conclusion of the study, then, is that more refined research methods must be applied to these activities and their systems. These points, if taken at the trial when all the facts are out, will be available to the applicant at a later stage and we express no final conclusion about these matters. That was the same conclusion of the final report by the CIA Iraq Survey Group. Rushing through his conclusions he just finished his presentation before this unexpected deadline. 1.2 The settling or arrangement of a treaty or agreement. the conclusion of a free-trade accord Example sentencesExamples Passi said that his activities were focused on the final conclusion of the trial and the establishment of suitable conditions for its favourable outcome. The IIG will ensure speedy conclusion of loan agreements and implementation of infrastructure projects. In December, Japan and the EU signed a provisional accord that opened the way for conclusion of the final pact. News about stricter visa requirements came alongside reports of a Philippine-Japan free trade agreement nearing conclusion. The success of this Convention depends on conclusion of such AGREEMENTS. If you wish to supplement your written submissions with further written submissions, then you will have an opportunity to do that within seven days of the conclusion of oral argument. The second fund, which is undergoing conclusion of legal agreement procedure, will be designated only for Bulgaria. Some even say the alliance could include Iran, and point to India's recent conclusion of a strategic agreement with that country as a sign of things to come. China is also expected to start full-scale talks for conclusion of an free trade agreement with ASEAN. I just think that it's time we brought this process to a conclusion. The final conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the oil-for-food scheme would help the public to understand its complexities, the UN chief said. China has voiced outrageous claims to Japanese territory that was officially returned to Japan after its conclusion of an agreement with the US. These are our NATO membership in May, and the conclusion of the negotiation process with the European Union at the end of autumn 2004. To the PA, Sharon is above all a challenge to the successful conclusion of the peace process. And then the United Nations with Troika helped the Angolans to bring that peace process to a conclusion. In 1665, a bitter dispute over mineral rights with the Portuguese governor of Luanda, led to a final, disastrous conclusion. Following conclusion of the registration process, repatriation will be increased from three to five times a week except Saturday and Sunday. Synonyms negotiation, brokering, settlement, settling, clinching, completion, arranging, accomplishment, establishment, resolution 2A judgment or decision reached by reasoning. each research group came to a similar conclusion Example sentencesExamples Ultimately I was unable to assist in coming to any final conclusion. But there is perhaps a final and more profound conclusion to draw from these books. Which leads me to my final conclusion: you came here for me. She looked it over briefly before coming to her final conclusion. Well my final conclusion is that these types of conflict don't allow the luxury of clean hands. Oddly enough, Koplow's conclusion is in agreement with the Bush administration that also wishes to preserve the stockpiles. The sharing clause in a syndicated loan agreement cannot affect this conclusion. As a commuter with years of experience his final conclusion was mixed. However, after several decades with many studies and a large number of reviews of implementation strategies, many questions still remain and no final conclusion can be drawn. At this level no final conclusion as to the exact mechanism and the nature of the intermediates can be drawn, however. The Commission decision must contain reasons for the conclusion reached. After the death scene is cleaned up the final conclusion of police investigators is simply that George Wilson had been a madman. The final conclusion depends on analysis of the longitudinal data. Only after long and hard deliberations over many months did I come to my final conclusion that now was the time for me to take this next step forward in my life and my career. His final conclusion was that he would have to venture to new planets, unfortunately, with or without Bonnie. And my final conclusion on all these things is, that once you've find the historical James, you've in effect found the historical Jesus. I don't know all that's going on, so I can't make that final conclusion. The final conclusion must be that our answer mainly depends on which side of society we come from. The final conclusion was that people who live in well-off places usually feel superior and look down upon people who live in relatively undeveloped regions. But regardless of what one's final conclusion is, there is one thing that is beyond dispute for me. Synonyms deduction, inference, interpretation, reasoning 2.1Logic A proposition that is reached from given premises. Example sentencesExamples Alternatively, the premises logically entail the conclusion. Suppose two or more premises jointly imply a conclusion. In both premisses and conclusions, these two strands of contract theory are, morally speaking, a world apart. The argument of this section has been brisk and obviously more has to be said to defend its conclusions and its premises. Reid gave Hume credit for taking Locke's premisses to their logical conclusion. Phrases in conclusion Lastly; to sum up. in conclusion, it is clear that the market is maturing Example sentencesExamples So in conclusion, as detestable and perplexing as it might seem, yes, it might be time to sell your house and move to Winnipeg. The finished product, in conclusion, is far from perfect and we are left regretting that David fled so abruptly. As they say, time is money, so in conclusion, computers are very important to our modern way of life. But in conclusion, let me simply say that after you leave the White House, a number of things happen to you. I doubt that this will turn out to be right, but the point to be made in conclusion is that there is only one way to find out. John in conclusion stated that the future is bright for the club with an abundance of young players coming on stream and the population of the parish increasing at a steady rate. So, in conclusion, when is the best time to visit Florida? It sounds like, in conclusion, more debt upon debt. Finally, and in conclusion, I personally think that ‘Prohibition’ is never going to be a ‘good’ idea. So, in conclusion, let's talk about something else. Synonyms finally, lastly, in closing, to conclude, last but not least jump (or leap) to conclusions (or the conclusion) Make a hasty judgment before learning or considering all the facts. Example sentencesExamples You only heard part of the conversation, and you've already jumped to conclusions about Patrick. But, one should be careful before leaping to conclusions about what the joke implies about the teller. In a great twist at the end, they find out they have jumped to conclusions about the death. We're willing to leap to conclusions without the benefit of data, just like our ancestors. The brain leaps to conclusions based on a swift assessment of a ‘thin slice’ of information. Just being seen in certain situations can spark giant leaps to conclusions with no basis in fact. But it is a pity that he has jumped to conclusions before looking more carefully at the evidence. ‘It is too early to jump to any conclusion about what their final decision will be,’ he added. Ruffini simply counted the use of certain expressions, then leaped to conclusions about liberal bias. It's tempting to leap to conclusions based on a single performance graph or a column in a summary table. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin conclusio(n-), from the verb concludere (see conclude). noun.1 phr.
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