noun · academic
conclusion
/kənˈkluːʒən/con·CLU·sion
A judgement or decision reached after considering the relevant information.
Examples
“The conclusion of the report summarised the main findings and recommendations.”
“On the basis of the evidence, the researchers reached the conclusion that the policy was effective.”
“In conclusion, more funding is needed for public transport.”
Band 8 sentence
“On balance, the conclusion from the meta-analysis is that vaccination programmes significantly reduce hospital admissions.”
Collocations
- draw a conclusion
- reach a conclusion
- in conclusion
Word family
Common mistakes
make a conclusion→draw/reach a conclusion
In conclusion, I think...→In conclusion, it can be argued that...
many conclusion→many conclusions
Say it for a higher band
5result→6finding→7+conclusion
Synonyms
finding
result
Easily confused
finding
“The main finding was an increase in literacy rates.”
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