Conclusion
noun
The end or finish of an event, process, or text.
The conclusion of the movie was very emotional.
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- draw a conclusion
- at the conclusion
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The final decision or judgment made after analyzing something.
Her conclusion was based on the evidence presented.
Often appears as...
- conclusion based on
- conclusion from
noun
A summary at the end of a talk or piece of writing.
She summarized her points in the conclusion.
Often appears as...
- write a conclusion
- conclusion to a
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Academic
noun
A formal agreement or settlement resolving an argument.
The two parties reached a conclusion on the matter.
Often appears as...
- reach a conclusion
- conclusion of a
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Formal
Legal
noun
The end or finish of an event, process, or text.
The conclusion of the movie was very emotional.
Often appears as...
- draw a conclusion
- at the conclusion
noun
The final decision or judgment made after analyzing something.
Her conclusion was based on the evidence presented.
Often appears as...
- conclusion based on
- conclusion from
noun
A summary at the end of a talk or piece of writing.
She summarized her points in the conclusion.
Often appears as...
- write a conclusion
- conclusion to a
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A formal agreement or settlement resolving an argument.
The two parties reached a conclusion on the matter.
Often appears as...
- reach a conclusion
- conclusion of a
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
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Pro Tip 1/2Narrative Impact
In stories, 'conclusion' indicates a resolution of conflicts and a wrap-up of story threads.
The conclusion tied up all the loose ends of the plot.
Pro Tip 2/2Conversation Closure
When ending discussions, use 'conclusion' to signal that no more points will be added.
In conclusion, we will meet here next week.
Pro Tip 1/2Narrative Impact
In stories, 'conclusion' indicates a resolution of conflicts and a wrap-up of story threads.
The conclusion tied up all the loose ends of the plot.
Pro Tip 2/2Conversation Closure
When ending discussions, use 'conclusion' to signal that no more points will be added.
In conclusion, we will meet here next week.
Pro Tip 1/2Narrative Impact
In stories, 'conclusion' indicates a resolution of conflicts and a wrap-up of story threads.
The conclusion tied up all the loose ends of the plot.
Pro Tip 2/2Conversation Closure
When ending discussions, use 'conclusion' to signal that no more points will be added.
In conclusion, we will meet here next week.
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
that would allow us to see into the dolphins' world. You know, just parts of the dolphin world. There is so much that we don't know. After spending probably two years on this subject, I've come to the conclusion that there is far more that we don't know about these dolphin minds than we do. But we have seen ways that they can be smart.
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Expanding our definition...
place there are great teachers running great classrooms there are great home schoolers there are wonderful initial school districts are trying to do the things that we've been talking about it isn't we have to wait and then see if it if it reaches a final conclusion organic life isn't like that it's a constant
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Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
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What is Zeno's Dichotomy...
It says that traveling from any location to any other location should take an infinite amount of time. In other words, it says that all motion is impossible. This conclusion is clearly absurd, but where is the flaw in the logic? To resolve the paradox, it helps to turn the story into a math problem.
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Mary Roach: 10 things...
And she said, you can't make that conclusion, because animals don't register pain or pleasure on their faces in the same way that we do. Pigs, for example, are more like dogs. They use the upper half of the face; the ears are very expressive. So you're not really sure what's going on with the pig.
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How cosmic rays help us...
The startling conclusion was that it wasn't coming from anywhere within the Earth's atmosphere but from outer space. Our universe is composed of many astronomical objects. BIllions of stars of all sizes, black holes, active galactic nuclei,
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Is there a reproducibilit...
inspire new products, and inform government policy. So it's important that we have confidence in the published results. If their conclusions are wrong, we risk time, resources, and even our health in the pursuit of false leads.
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How do focus groups...
Rather than providing definite conclusions for business and sales, focus groups would be used for exploratory research, generating new ideas for products and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits.
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Grit: the power of...
After several more years of teaching, I came to the conclusion that what we need in education is a much better understanding of students and learning from a motivational perspective, from a psychological perspective.
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How Do Squirrels Find...
clues seem to be important to squirrels looking for nuts John can't leave his squirrels and rewarded okay in conclusion we think that they use all three centons color vision then we and
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
that would allow us to see into the dolphins' world. You know, just parts of the dolphin world. There is so much that we don't know. After spending probably two years on this subject, I've come to the conclusion that there is far more that we don't know about these dolphin minds than we do. But we have seen ways that they can be smart.
Video examples
Expanding our definition...
place there are great teachers running great classrooms there are great home schoolers there are wonderful initial school districts are trying to do the things that we've been talking about it isn't we have to wait and then see if it if it reaches a final conclusion organic life isn't like that it's a constant
Video examples
Why elephants never...
When we consider all this evidence, along with the fact that elephants are one of the few species who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this,
Video examples
What is Zeno's Dichotomy...
It says that traveling from any location to any other location should take an infinite amount of time. In other words, it says that all motion is impossible. This conclusion is clearly absurd, but where is the flaw in the logic? To resolve the paradox, it helps to turn the story into a math problem.
Video examples
Mary Roach: 10 things...
And she said, you can't make that conclusion, because animals don't register pain or pleasure on their faces in the same way that we do. Pigs, for example, are more like dogs. They use the upper half of the face; the ears are very expressive. So you're not really sure what's going on with the pig.
Video examples
How cosmic rays help us...
The startling conclusion was that it wasn't coming from anywhere within the Earth's atmosphere but from outer space. Our universe is composed of many astronomical objects. BIllions of stars of all sizes, black holes, active galactic nuclei,
Video examples
Is there a reproducibilit...
inspire new products, and inform government policy. So it's important that we have confidence in the published results. If their conclusions are wrong, we risk time, resources, and even our health in the pursuit of false leads.
Video examples
How do focus groups...
Rather than providing definite conclusions for business and sales, focus groups would be used for exploratory research, generating new ideas for products and marketing based on deeper understanding of consumer habits.
Video examples
Grit: the power of...
After several more years of teaching, I came to the conclusion that what we need in education is a much better understanding of students and learning from a motivational perspective, from a psychological perspective.
Video examples
How Do Squirrels Find...
clues seem to be important to squirrels looking for nuts John can't leave his squirrels and rewarded okay in conclusion we think that they use all three centons color vision then we and
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
We must accept what science tells us, that man was born from the earth. But, more logical than the scientists who lecture us, we must carry this lesson to its conclusion: that is to say, accept that man was born entirely from the world - not only his flesh and bones but his incredible power of thought.
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Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
I want to stress the importance of being fair to our readers. You should not impose your own view and prejudice on the readers and try to lead them to a conclusion. As a reader, I understand what a fair report is.
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Francis William Aston
British Scientist
The cosmical importance of this conclusion is profound and the possibilities it opens for the future very remarkable, greater in fact than any suggested before by science in the whole history of the human race.
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Flea
Australian Musician
You teach your kids about your beliefs and tell them what you think is right and the conclusions that you've come to from living in the world, and then they can make their own decisions.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.
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Harold Ramis
American Actor
My only conclusion about structure is that nothing works if you don't have interesting characters and a good story to tell.
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Paul Cezanne
French Artist
I've come to the conclusion that it's not really possible to help others.
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D. H. Lawrence
English Writer
Death is the only pure, beautiful conclusion of a great passion.
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Arthur Bloch
American Writer
Enough research will tend to support your conclusions.
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Elizabeth Warren
American Public Servant
I don't want happy-face conclusions. I want the truth.
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
We must accept what science tells us, that man was born from the earth. But, more logical than the scientists who lecture us, we must carry this lesson to its conclusion: that is to say, accept that man was born entirely from the world - not only his flesh and bones but his incredible power of thought.
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Jack Ma
Chinese Businessman
I want to stress the importance of being fair to our readers. You should not impose your own view and prejudice on the readers and try to lead them to a conclusion. As a reader, I understand what a fair report is.
Quote examples
Francis William Aston
British Scientist
The cosmical importance of this conclusion is profound and the possibilities it opens for the future very remarkable, greater in fact than any suggested before by science in the whole history of the human race.
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Flea
Australian Musician
You teach your kids about your beliefs and tell them what you think is right and the conclusions that you've come to from living in the world, and then they can make their own decisions.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.
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Harold Ramis
American Actor
My only conclusion about structure is that nothing works if you don't have interesting characters and a good story to tell.
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Paul Cezanne
French Artist
I've come to the conclusion that it's not really possible to help others.
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D. H. Lawrence
English Writer
Death is the only pure, beautiful conclusion of a great passion.
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Arthur Bloch
American Writer
Enough research will tend to support your conclusions.
Quote examples
Elizabeth Warren
American Public Servant
I don't want happy-face conclusions. I want the truth.
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