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Definition conclusion in American English

conclusion noun

noun
/kənˈkluʒ(ə)n/

▪ inescapable, inevitable, logical, obvious, opposite, preliminary, tentative

1

something that you decide is true after thinking about it carefully and looking at all the evidence

Example

Hubble reached the conclusion that the universe was expanding.

Example

The situation becomes more complicated if his argument is taken to its logical conclusion.

Example

Rachel was coming to the conclusion that Lenny was only interested in himself.

Example

Her conclusion was that the situation would never improve.

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2

the end of something

Example

The team has enjoyed a highly successful conclusion to the season.

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The sooner the war is brought to a satisfactory conclusion the better.

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3

the process of deciding or agreeing something

Example

The successful conclusion of the deal was announced at a press conference.

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Definition conclusion in American English