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conclusionconclusion /kənˈkluʒən/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL noun ETYMOLOGYconclusionOrigin: 1300-1400 French Latin conclusio, from concludere; ➔ CONCLUDE verbs► come to/arrive at/reach a conclusion (=decide after thinking about it) I came to the conclusion that I would never be a writer. ► draw a conclusion (=decide something from what you learn or see) We tried not to draw any conclusions too early in the investigation. ► jump/leap to a conclusion (=decide without knowing all the facts) Everyone jumped to the conclusion that he was my boyfriend. ► lead/point to a conclusion (=make you decide that something is true) All the facts point to only one conclusion. ► support/reinforce a conclusion This evidence supports the conclusion that his death was an accident. ► a conclusion is based on something Your conclusion should be based on the evidence you have. adjectives► the same/a similar conclusion The other doctor she consulted reached the same conclusion. ► a different/the opposite conclusion A lot of scientific evidence supports the opposite conclusion. ► the wrong conclusion Reporters saw the couple together and jumped to the wrong conclusion. ► the right/correct conclusion I am sure that eventually you’ll come to the right conclusion. ► the logical conclusion The logical conclusion is that short commercials are just as effective as longer ones. ► an obvious conclusion The conclusion was obvious: he had stolen the money. ► a foregone conclusion (=one that is definite and cannot be changed) It’s almost a foregone conclusion that he will be re-elected. ► the inescapable/inevitable conclusion (=one that is very obvious, although you may not like it) The inescapable conclusion was that the country needed a change of leadership. ► a firm/definite conclusion We still haven’t reached a firm conclusion about what to do. ► a hasty conclusion (=one that you reach too quickly) We should not leap to hasty conclusions on the basis of one study. ► a surprising/startling conclusion After years of research, he reached the startling conclusion that Einstein’s theory was wrong. THESAURUSserious study of a subject, that is intended to discover new facts or test new ideas► researchserious study of a subject, that is intended to discover new facts or test new ideas: Huge amounts of money are spent on scientific research. The research project is being run by Dr. Donald Abrams at the University of California. ► study a piece of research on a particular subject: The study showed that children who ate a good breakfast did better at school. ► experiment a scientific test done to find out how something reacts under particular conditions, or to find out if a particular idea is true: Skinner carried out a series of experiments to test his theory. ► work the things that you do when you are studying something: Edison is known for his work on lightbulbs, but he also invented a lot of other things. ► analysis a careful examination of something in order to understand it or to find out what it contains: She conducts in-depth analysis of business trends for her job. ► results/findings the information that someone has discovered as a result of research: The results of the study will be published in the "New England Journal of Medicine." ► conclusion something you decide is true after examining a subject carefully, especially when this is written at the end of an official report: Their conclusion was that the drug was effective in most cases. last part► end the last part of something such as a period of time, activity, book, or movie: I liked the play, especially the end. We didn’t leave until the very end (=the final part of something). ► conclusion formal the last part of something such as a play or book, or of a long event: The agreement came at the conclusion of a long series of talks. ► ending the end of a story, movie, or play: The book was really good, but I was surprised by the ending. ► close formal the end of an activity or period of time: The company’s shares were worth $2.27 each at the close of trading today. ► finish the end of a race: It was a very close finish, with the winner only 0.18 seconds ahead of the nearest runner. 1[countable] something you decide after thinking about all the information you have: The report’s conclusions are based on years of research.conclusion that Becky came to the conclusion that Tim wasn’t interested. The survey samples are too small to draw conclusions (=decide on them). All the evidence pointed to the same conclusion. Don’t jump to conclusions – I’m sure they’re just stuck in traffic (=make a decision too quickly)!► see thesaurus at research12[countable] the end or final part of something SYN end: The process of reform is nearing its conclusion.conclusion of Meg was given a standing ovation at the conclusion of her speech.► see thesaurus at end13in conclusion used in a piece of writing or a speech to show that you are about to finish what you are saying SYN finally: In conclusion, I’d like to say how much I’ve enjoyed this opportunity to speak to you.4[singular] the final arrangement of an agreement, a business deal, etc.: conclusion of They celebrated the successful conclusion of the deal.5[countable] eng. lang. arts the part of a conditional sentence that does not begin with “if” or “unless” and sometimes begins with “then”: In the sentence “if it rains, the game will be canceled,” “the game will be canceled” is the conclusion. → see also foregone conclusionCOLLOCATIONSverbscome to/arrive at/reach a conclusion (=decide after thinking about it) I came to the conclusion that I would never be a writer.draw a conclusion (=decide something from what you learn or see) We tried not to draw any conclusions too early in the investigation.jump/leap to a conclusion (=decide without knowing all the facts) Everyone jumped to the conclusion that he was my boyfriend.lead/point to a conclusion (=make you decide that something is true) All the facts point to only one conclusion.support/reinforce a conclusion This evidence supports the conclusion that his death was an accident.a conclusion is based on something Your conclusion should be based on the evidence you have.adjectivesthe same/a similar conclusion The other doctor she consulted reached the same conclusion.a different/the opposite conclusion A lot of scientific evidence supports the opposite conclusion.the wrong conclusion Reporters saw the couple together and jumped to the wrong conclusion.the right/correct conclusion I am sure that eventually you’ll come to the right conclusion.the logical conclusion The logical conclusion is that short commercials are just as effective as longer ones.an obvious conclusion The conclusion was obvious: he had stolen the money.a foregone conclusion (=one that is definite and cannot be changed) It’s almost a foregone conclusion that he will be re-elected.the inescapable/inevitable conclusion (=one that is very obvious, although you may not like it) The inescapable conclusion was that the country needed a change of leadership.a firm/definite conclusion We still haven’t reached a firm conclusion about what to do.a hasty conclusion (=one that you reach too quickly) We should not leap to hasty conclusions on the basis of one study.a surprising/startling conclusion After years of research, he reached the startling conclusion that Einstein’s theory was wrong. |