Synonyms for
Conclusions
Definition
A decision or opinion formed after considering all the information.
Synonyms & similar words
stoppingpoint
conclusion
finish
ratiocination
last
ending
termination
closing
finis
beginning
determination
end
decision
close
finale
inference
deduction
judgment
outcome
result
decision
resolution
verdict
finding
settling
ending
termination
closing
finish
completion
culmination
end
wrap-up
finale
peroration
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- reach conclusions
- draw conclusions
- come to conclusions
- arrive at conclusions
- logical conclusions
- firm conclusions
- final conclusions
- jumping to conclusions
Word family
Usage note
Often used in academic or logical contexts to refer to the final judgment or outcome reached after consideration. Be careful not to confuse 'conclusions' (endings, results) with 'conclusion' (the act of concluding).
Example sentences
- After reading the book, she drew her own conclusions about the characters.
- The detective's conclusions led to the arrest of the suspect.
- The teacher asked the students to write a conclusion to their essay.
- The scientist's conclusions were based on years of research and experiments.
- I came to the conclusion that it was time to move on from my job.
Quotes
In science, 'fact' can only mean 'confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent.' I suppose that apples might start to rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms. - Stephen Jay Gould
It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. - Arthur Conan Doyle
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. - Albert Einstein