B1nounacademiceducation
US/kənˈkluː.ʒən/
UK/kənˈkluː.ʒən/
something you decide after thinking about the facts; also the end part of something
In context
After reading all the reviews, I came to the conclusion that the phone wasn't worth it.
Don't jump to conclusions before you hear his side of the story.
In the conclusion of your essay, repeat your main idea in different words.
Words that go with conclusion
verb + noun
- come to a conclusionThe team talked for hours but couldn't come to a conclusion.
- reach a conclusionThe doctors reached a conclusion after many tests.
- jump to conclusionsLet's not jump to conclusions about why she left.
- draw a conclusionIt is too early to draw a conclusion from such a small study.
noun + preposition
- in conclusionIn conclusion, regular exercise improves both body and mind.
adjective + noun
- logical conclusionThe logical conclusion is that someone entered through the window.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We made a conclusion that the plan was too expensive.Correct: We came to the conclusion that the plan was too expensive.