English Profile

conclusion · noun

/kənˈkluː.ʒən/Full view

Word family

Nouns: conclusion

Adjectives: concluding, conclusive, inconclusive

Verbs: conclude

Adverbs: conclusively

conclusion (JUDGMENT)

B1 C the opinion you have after considering all the information about something

Dictionary example:

At first I thought he was being rude, but I've come to/reached the conclusion that he's just shy.

Learner example:

Dear Jack and Ben: I['ve] been thinking about your last letter for quite a long time and I came to the following conclusion. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

In conclusion

B2 used to introduce the last part of a speech or a piece of writing

Dictionary examples:

In conclusion, I would like to thank our guest speaker for her fascinating talk.

In conclusion, swimming is an enjoyable form of exercise and an excellent way to stay in shape.

Learner example:

In conclusion, music, TV and clothes are very important in a young person's life and can reflect each person's character. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

jump to conclusions

C2 to guess the facts about a situation without having all of the information

Dictionary example:

It’s not fair to jump to conclusions based on one incident.

Learner example:

I think, before jumping to conclusions, we should first try to anal[ys]e the situation. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)

conclusion (END)

C2 C the final part of something

Dictionary examples:

the dramatic conclusion of the movie

The case should finally be brought to a conclusion this week.

Learner example:

When it comes to the crunch, he is patient and persistent enough to carry a project to a successful conclusion. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

lead sb to a conclusion

C2 to cause you to think that something is probably true

Dictionary example:

So you thought I was leaving, did you? What led you to that conclusion?

Learner example:

These results lead us to the conclusion that only people with "minds tough enough" will survive. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)