conclusion

noun

kən-ˈklü-zhən How to pronounce conclusion (audio)
Definition of conclusionnext
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

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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

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3
as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause all their efforts came to no practical conclusion

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4
as in ending
the last part of a process or action the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms

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5
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity a bell signaled the conclusion of the event

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Recent Examples of conclusion The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 On Friday, the 14-time Grammy winner and former Super Bowl champ brought their love story to its natural conclusion with a storybook wedding ceremony. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 Various concepts and workstreams continue to be evaluated, and no conclusions should be drawn from individual consultant tenders or preliminary planning materials. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for conclusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusion
  1. inference
  2. decision
  3. outcome
  4. ending
  5. cessation
  6. deduction
  7. opinion
  8. result
Noun
  • Nutanix comes at it from private inference and hybrid infrastructure.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of inference
Noun
  • James is an unrestricted free agent and the early timing of his decision allows the Lakers to approach free agency, which officially began Tuesday afternoon, with an almost clean slate.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of decision
Noun
  • What Othram testing could mean in Murdaugh’s case The request for Othram testing does not mean the unknown DNA will change the outcome of Murdaugh’s case.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The outcome, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • That shift can mean a lower standard deduction and narrower brackets, raising taxes even when expenses haven't dropped.
    — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Without the match sweetening the deal, the argument for prioritizing retirement contributions over debt payoff weakens somewhat — though the tax deduction on traditional 401(k) contributions still has value.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of deduction
Noun
  • Coney Barrett signed on to the majority opinion that Roberts wrote, and Kavanaugh concurred.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Maureen Groppe What will the justices do after wrapping up today’s final opinions?
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • This look leans more subdued and boho with its all-black layers and accessories, but feel free to experiment with contrasting tones and more color for a bolder result.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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