English · Science & Technology
conclusion
/kənˈkluː.ʒən/
[/kənˈkluː.ʒən/]
final judgement
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A decision or judgement reached after considering the evidence or finishing something.
Example
After weeks of testing, they reached the conclusion that the new design was far safer.
After weeks of testing, they reached the conclusion that the new design was far safer.
Etymology
From Latin 'conclusio' (a closing), from 'concludere' (to shut up, conclude), from 'con-' plus 'claudere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the end of an argument, experiment, story, or process.