Conclusion Definition
conclusion
noun
- a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
- an intuitive assumption; "jump to a conclusion"
- the temporal end; the concluding time; "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"; "the market was up at the finish"; "they were playing better at the close of the season"
- event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
- the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)
- the act of ending something; "the termination of the agreement"
- a final settlement; "the conclusion of a business deal"; "the conclusion of the peace treaty"
- the last section of a communication; "in conclusion I want to say..."
- the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
"Conclusion" in song lyrics
See how conclusion is used in real songs:
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"My introduction has a body and a conclusion"
2 Live Crew — Word II -
"Enhanced by your perception but, no conclusion"
Aceyalone — Organic Electricity -
"When brought to the point of obvious conclusion"
Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion
Words that rhyme with conclusion
Usage tips for "conclusion"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "conclusion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for conclusion to find words that pair well.