Word a Day
conclusion
What does conclusion mean?
conclusion (noun): a decision reached after careful thought.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use conclusion in a sentence?
- The board has come to the conclusion that the proposed takeover would not be in the interest of our shareholders. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce conclusion?
/kənˈkluʒən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does conclusion come from?
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French conclusion, from Latin conclūsiō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of conclusion?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “conclusion” mean?
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
Not quite: that's what fun means.
a large quantity or number; a great deal
Not quite: that's what lot means.
a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
Not quite: that's what energy means.
a decision reached after careful thought
Right! That's what “conclusion” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “conclusion”?
decision
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security
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position
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research
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