1 [C] something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation:
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. * It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. * New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. * We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion.
2 [C,usually sing.] the end of sth such as a speech or a piece of writing:
The conclusion of the book was disappointing. * In conclusion, (= finally) I would like to thank... * If we took this argument to its logical conclusion...
3 [U] the formal and final arrangement of sth official:
the successful conclusion of a trade treaty
IDIOMS
jump / leap to conclusions
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