conclusion

[kuhn-kloo-zhuhn] / kənˈklu ʒən /

NOUN

end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closure completion consequence denouement development ending outcome result

STRONG

cease cessation close culmination eventuality finale finish issue payoff period stop termination upshot wind-up wrap

WEAK

desistance end of the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement introduction opening origin source start

STRONG

initiation

WEAK

concept preface prelude theory

NOUN

judgment, decision

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agreement conviction inference opinion resolution settlement verdict

STRONG

corollary deduction determination illation ratiocination resolve

WEAK

sequitur

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indecision

WEAK

beginning commencement concept introduction preface prelude start theory

Example Sentences

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The semi-final line-up will be completed on Thursday following the conclusion of the last two quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Class canceled: In a surprise and oddly timed move, Paramount has canceled “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” with the announcement coming right after the conclusion of the first season.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Even so, researchers have not reached a definitive conclusion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together representatives from 132 countries and the European Union.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

I had pretty much come to the conclusion that Ob had overslept not because he had made a mistake but because deep down he was finished.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant

conclusion

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