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 analysts’ conclusion: Investors currently have an opportunity to invest “at a very attractive valuation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The Journal, citing administration officials, said Trump and his aides had come to the conclusion that a mission to reopen the waterway would extend the length of the mission past his four- to six-week timeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Even so, researchers have not reached a definitive conclusion.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

And by the spring of 1796 it had become a foregone conclusion that the choice was between them.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

conclusion

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