conclusion

/kən'klu:ʤn/

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Explanation of the Word "Conclusion"

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: Use "conclusion" when you are summarizing your thoughts or the final outcome of a discussion or event.
• How to Use in a Sentence: You can use it at the end of your speech or writing to signal that you are wrapping up your ideas.

Advanced Usage:

• Logical Conclusion: In logic, a conclusion is the statement that follows from the premises in an argument. For example, if all humans are mortal (premise 1) and Socrates is a human (premise 2), then the conclusion is that Socrates is mortal.

Word Variants:

• Conclude (verb): To bring something to an end or to reach a decision.
  • Example: "We will conclude the meeting at 3 PM."
• Conclusive (adjective): Providing a definitive answer or decision.
  • Example: "The evidence was conclusive."

Different Meanings:

1. Final Decision: The result of reasoning or thinking.
   • Example: "After reviewing all the facts, she reached a conclusion."
2. End of an Event: The termination of an activity or agreement.
   • Example: "The conclusion of the concert was met with applause."

Synonyms:

• Outcome
• Result
• Resolution
• Finale
• Ending

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Jump to conclusions: To make a decision or form an opinion too quickly without enough information.

  • Example: "Don't jump to conclusions; we need more facts before deciding."

• In conclusion: A phrase used to introduce the final part of a discussion or argument.

  • Example: "In conclusion, we should focus on our goals for the next quarter."

Summary:

The word "conclusion" is important for summarizing thoughts, decisions, or the end of a discussion. It can refer to both the outcome of logical reasoning and the final part of an event or agreement.

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Noun

1. the act of making up your mind about something
   • the burden of decision was his
   • he drew his conclusions quickly
2. the last section of a communication
   • in conclusion I want to say...
3. a final settlement
   • the conclusion of a business deal
   • the conclusion of the peace treaty
4. the act of ending something
   • the termination of the agreement
5. the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)
6. event whose occurrence ends something
   • his death marked the ending of an era
   • when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show
7. the temporal end; the concluding time
   • the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell
   • the market was up at the finish
   • they were playing better at the close of the season
8. an intuitive assumption
   • jump to a conclusion
9. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
   • a decision unfavorable to the opposition
   • his conclusion took the evidence into account
   • satisfied with the panel's determination

Synonyms

• decision
• determination
• end
• close
• closing
• ending
• termination
• ratiocination
• finish
• stopping point
• finale
• finis
• last