conclusion

US /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

UK /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

1.

the end or finish of an event or process

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The conclusion of the meeting was marked by a standing ovation.

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In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for their participation.

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end finish termination close cessation

2.

a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

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The jury reached a conclusion after hours of deliberation.

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Based on the evidence, the logical conclusion is that he is innocent.

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deduction inference judgment decision finding

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in conclusion draw a conclusion reach a conclusion foregone conclusion