# conclusion

/kənˈkɫuʒən/ (US) · /kənklˈuːʒən/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conclusion
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. the end

noun · CEFR B1

the final part or the finish of something like a book, a speech, or an event.

For teachers: the terminal part or close of a narrative, event, or period of time.

- The conclusion of the movie was very sad and made everyone cry.
- At the conclusion of the symphony, the audience remained silent for several seconds before erupting into applause.

### 2. a decision or opinion

noun · CEFR B1

a judgment or opinion you reach after thinking about all the information.

For teachers: a reasoned judgment or decision reached after consideration of evidence or facts.

- After looking at the evidence, the police reached the conclusion that the fire was an accident.
- The researchers came to the conclusion that the new drug was no more effective than the existing treatment options.

### 3. logic

noun · CEFR B2 · Academic

the final statement in an argument that must be true if the other statements are true.

For teachers: the proposition in a syllogism or logical argument that is inferred from the premises.

- If all men are mortal and Socrates is a man, the conclusion is that Socrates is mortal.
- The philosopher argued that the conclusion did not necessarily follow from the premises provided in the opening statement.

### 4. a formal agreement

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

the final act of finishing a formal agreement or a business deal.

For teachers: the formal act of settling or arranging a treaty, contract, or deal.

- The conclusion of the trade deal took many months of difficult talking.
- The successful conclusion of the peace treaty brought an end to three years of border disputes between the two nations.

## Examples

- The conclusion of the movie was very surprising.
- After reviewing all the evidence from the experiment, the scientists reached a clear conclusion about the results.
- The lawyer's powerful conclusion summarized the key testimonies and left the jury with little doubt regarding the defendant's innocence.

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