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

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The announcement Wednesday was more than a conclusion to months of clinical trials and regulatory strife.

From Barron's • 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 conclusion in Israel was always that, while they could do Iran some serious damage, it would only be a setback for the regime.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Apparently Willemse had come to the same conclusion because abruptly he ordered us on our feet and down to the hallway with our coats and hats.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

conclusion

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