Synonyms of conclusion

conclusion

noun

kən-ˈklü-zhən 

1

as in inference

an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning

the detective's conclusion that the murderer had to be left-handed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inference
• deduction
• determination
• decision
• verdict
• assumption
• consequence
• induction
• diagnosis
• ruling
• judgement
• resolution
• eduction
• guess
• sequitur
• conjecture
• judgment
• surmise
• deliverance
• presumption
• supposition

2

as in decision

a position arrived at after consideration

came to the conclusion that we couldn't go on vacation while the dog was sick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decision
• opinion
• verdict
• determination
• judgment
• resolution
• diagnosis
• judgement
• view
• award
• ruling
• call
• finding
• sentence
• deliverance
• choice
• instruction
• mandate
• decree
• consensus
• order
• adjudication
• conviction
• belief
• selection
• directive
• word
• option
• disposition
• behest
• commandment
• last word
• edict
• feeling
• dictate
• notion
• mind
• sentiment
• charge
• say-so
• doom
• persuasion
• eye

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tie
• draw
• halt
• deadlock
• stalemate
• standoff

3

as in outcome

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

all their efforts came to no practical conclusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outcome
• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• matter of course
• aftermath
• upshot
• effect
• sequel
• implication
• corollary
• issue
• development
• sequence
• precipitate
• fruit
• fate
• aftereffect
• outgrowth
• backwash
• child
• denouement
• dénouement
• ramification
• repercussion
• side reaction
• echo
• fallout
• side effect
• by-product
• aftershock
• afterglow
• afterclap
• spin-off
• blowback
• offshoot
• ripple

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reason
• cause
• consideration
• basis
• occasion
• factor
• base
• ground
• causation
• foundation
• antecedent
• source
• determinant
• mother
• incentive
• origin
• stimulus
• inspiration
• spring
• groundwork
• impetus
• root
• instigation

4

as in ending

the last part of a process or action

the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• end
• finale
• culmination
• closing
• climax
• close
• finish
• consummation
• wrap-up
• endgame
• grand finale
• finis
• capper
• homestretch
• windup
• pinnacle
• summit
• zenith
• epilogue
• crescendo
• mop-up
• peak
• top
• coda
• apex
• high-water mark
• anticlimax
• capstone
• aftermath
• coup de grace
• postscript
• meridian
• epilog
• acme
• crown
• copestone
• tip-top
• tail end
• tag end
• coup de grâce
• shank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• start
• opening
• baseline
• dawn
• introduction
• day one
• preface
• preamble
• prelude
• overture
• prologue
• foreword
• nascence
• nascency
• prolog

5

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity

a bell signaled the conclusion of the event

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• cessation
• end
• halt
• close
• closure
• termination
• finish
• discontinuation
• arrest
• stop
• discontinuance
• stoppage
• shutdown
• stay
• expiration
• cutoff
• lapse
• cease
• offset
• shutoff
• check
• pause
• closedown
• surcease
• suspension
• arrestment
• interruption
• standstill
• moratorium
• phaseout
• abeyance
• layoff
• break
• mop-up
• letup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• continuance
• extension
• persistence
• prolongation

Examples of conclusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hence, when FedEx misses revenue estimates, one possible conclusion’s that the economy’s not doing as hot as expected. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024

One judge on the 6th Circuit’s three-judge panel disagreed, however, citing different passages from Loper Bright to reach the opposite conclusion. —Eli Sanders, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2024

The powerful and positive conclusion shows the vital importance of the ballot box in saving the environment. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024

At the conclusion of this meeting, the central bank officials will also issue their Summary of Economic Projections, which includes forecasts for gross domestic product and inflation. —Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024

Phrases Containing conclusion

• draw a conclusion