Word
concluding
Phoneticscon·clud·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈkɫudɪŋ/
UK/kənklˈuːdɪŋ/
Definitions
01final or closing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. happening at the very end of something.
adj. occurring at the end of a sequence or event; serving to bring something to a close.
“In his concluding remarks, the principal thanked all the teachers for their hard work.”
“The concluding chapter of the report synthesises the empirical data and offers several policy recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year.”
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02finishing an action
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the act of finishing or ending a task or speech.
v. the present participle of 'conclude', indicating the ongoing process of bringing something to a formal end.
“She is concluding her presentation now, so we can ask questions soon.”
“By concluding the negotiations before the weekend, the diplomats managed to avoid a significant escalation of the border dispute.”
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03decisive or convincing
C2 · Proficiency Archaic
adj. something that is so strong it ends any doubt.
adj. serving to settle a dispute or provide a final, convincing proof.
“The lawyer hoped the new evidence would be the concluding proof of his innocence.”
“The historian searched for a concluding argument that would finally silence his critics regarding the origins of the conflict.”
Usage
In modern English, 'conclusive' is almost always preferred over 'concluding' for this specific meaning.
Teaching tip
This sense is archaic; learners should use 'conclusive' when describing evidence or arguments that prove a point.
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Real-World Examples
“You were incredible, and we will always remember you."
The Volta a Portugal got under way in Lisbon on 5 August and is raced over 10 stages, concluding in Porto on 16 August.” “We briefly meet his family for the first time about 15 minutes before the end of the concluding episode.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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