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 a
: result, outcome
The peace talks came to a successful conclusion.
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
- consequence
- deduction
- determination
- eduction
- induction
- inference
- sequitur
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Example Sentences
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. See More
Recent Examples on the Web At the conclusion of today's round, the field will be cut in half and the remaining players will compete for a share of the $1.75 million purse. 
Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Flo Rida will perform from the LBJ Lawn at Longhorn City Limits 30 minutes following the conclusion of the Alabama-Texas game. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 The painting was unveiled Aug. 21 at the conclusion of the Light Up the Lake Boat Parade & Fireworks. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury will provide new injury updates on a handful of players at the conclusion of Wednesday’s practice. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 While the project's second/final phase won't start in earnest until the conclusion of this fall semester, library patrons will notice collections and furnishings shift during this semester in preparation, Lovewell said. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 At the conclusion of that damning investigation, the Pentagon sacked nearly the entire chain of command at Fort Hood. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 At the parade’s conclusion, at 7 p.m., the Heights Tigers football team will take on Lorain High School. cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 The war in Ukraine continues, with no decisive victory and no conclusion yet visible. Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More
Jason Hoffman, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022 Flo Rida will perform from the LBJ Lawn at Longhorn City Limits 30 minutes following the conclusion of the Alabama-Texas game. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 9 Sep. 2022 The painting was unveiled Aug. 21 at the conclusion of the Light Up the Lake Boat Parade & Fireworks. Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury will provide new injury updates on a handful of players at the conclusion of Wednesday’s practice. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 While the project's second/final phase won't start in earnest until the conclusion of this fall semester, library patrons will notice collections and furnishings shift during this semester in preparation, Lovewell said. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2022 At the conclusion of that damning investigation, the Pentagon sacked nearly the entire chain of command at Fort Hood. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 At the parade’s conclusion, at 7 p.m., the Heights Tigers football team will take on Lorain High School. cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 The war in Ukraine continues, with no decisive victory and no conclusion yet visible. Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin conclusion-, conclusio, from concludere — see conclude
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing conclusion
Kids Definition
conclusion
noun
con·clu·sion kən-ˈklü-zhən
1
: final decision reached by reasoning
I came to the conclusion that the plan won't work.
2
: the last part of something
3
: a final settlement
We had hoped for a quick conclusion of the conflict.
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
conclusion
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- inference
- deduction
- decision
- determination
- verdict
- assumption
- consequence
- induction
- diagnosis
- ruling
- surmise
- guess
- conjecture
- resolution
- eduction
- judgment
- judgement
- sequitur
- deliverance
- presumption
- supposition
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- decision
- verdict
- opinion
- determination
- judgment
- resolution
- diagnosis
- view
- judgement
- ruling
- award
- deliverance
- sentence
- finding
- call
- choice
- mandate
- consensus
- instruction
- decree
- order
- adjudication
- belief
- conviction
- selection
- last word
- edict
- commandment
- dictate
- word
- option
- disposition
- notion
- directive
- behest
- feeling
- doom
- mind
- sentiment
- charge
- say-so
- persuasion
- eye
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- draw
- tie
- halt
- deadlock
- stalemate
- standoff
3
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause all their efforts came to no practical conclusion Synonyms & Similar Words
- outcome
- result
- resultant
- consequence
- product
- upshot
- effect
- aftermath
- sequel
- implication
- corollary
- issue
- development
- sequence
- matter of course
- precipitate
- fate
- aftereffect
- denouement
- fruit
- outgrowth
- backwash
- child
- ramification
- dénouement
- repercussion
- echo
- fallout
- side effect
- afterclap
- blowback
- side reaction
- afterglow
- aftershock
- by-product
- spin-off
- offshoot
- ripple
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reason
- consideration
- cause
- basis
- occasion
- factor
- causation
- antecedent
- base
- foundation
- ground
- source
- origin
- determinant
- incentive
- impetus
- inspiration
- mother
- stimulus
- groundwork
- spring
- instigation
- root
4
as in ending
the last part of a process or action the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms Synonyms & Similar Words
- ending
- end
- finale
- culmination
- closing
- climax
- close
- finish
- consummation
- endgame
- wrap-up
- grand finale
- finis
- capper
- homestretch
- pinnacle
- windup
- epilogue
- summit
- coda
- anticlimax
- zenith
- crescendo
- postscript
- peak
- apex
- top
- aftermath
- capstone
- mop-up
- meridian
- acme
- copestone
- high-water mark
- tag end
- tail end
- crown
- coup de grace
- coup de grâce
- epilog
- tip-top
- shank
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- beginning
- start
- opening
- introduction
- baseline
- dawn
- preface
- preamble
- prelude
- prologue
- overture
- foreword
- nascence
- nascency
- day one
- prolog
5
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity a bell signaled the conclusion of the event Synonyms & Similar Words
- ending
- cessation
- end
- halt
- close
- closure
- termination
- finish
- discontinuation
- arrest
- discontinuance
- stop
- stoppage
- stay
- shutdown
- expiration
- cutoff
- lapse
- cease
- offset
- surcease
- shutoff
- pause
- check
- closedown
- suspension
- arrestment
- interruption
- phaseout
- standstill
- moratorium
- abeyance
- layoff
- break
- mop-up
- letup
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- continuation
- continuance
- extension
- persistence
- prolongation