C2 noun 격식체

conclusion

/kənˈkluːʒən/

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

예시

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1

I came to the conclusion that I should probably start saving money for a house.

I realized after thinking about it that I need to save money for a home.

2

The committee reached a formal conclusion regarding the allocation of the annual budget.

The official group made a final decision on how to spend the yearly funds.

3

In conclusion, the party was great but I am definitely ready for bed.

To sum up, the event was fun but I am tired now.

어휘 가족

명사
conclusion
Verb
conclude
부사
conclusively
형용사
conclusive
관련
conclusiveness
💡

암기 팁

Think of the root 'clus', which means to 'shut' (like 'close'). A conclusion is what you use to 'shut' the case after gathering all the evidence.

빠른 퀴즈

After reviewing all the forensic evidence, the investigators were able to ______ the conclusion that the fire was accidental.

정답!

정답은: draw

예시

1

I came to the conclusion that I should probably start saving money for a house.

everyday

I realized after thinking about it that I need to save money for a home.

2

The committee reached a formal conclusion regarding the allocation of the annual budget.

formal

The official group made a final decision on how to spend the yearly funds.

3

In conclusion, the party was great but I am definitely ready for bed.

informal

To sum up, the event was fun but I am tired now.

4

The study’s conclusion indicates that there is no direct correlation between the two variables.

academic

The research findings show that the two things are not related to each other.

5

We hope to bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion by the end of the fiscal quarter.

business

We want to finish these business deals successfully by the end of the next three months.

어휘 가족

명사
conclusion
Verb
conclude
부사
conclusively
형용사
conclusive
관련
conclusiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

draw a conclusion To make a judgment based on information
reach a conclusion To arrive at a final decision after thinking
jump to conclusions To make a judgment too quickly without all the facts
logical conclusion A result that makes sense based on the evidence
foregone conclusion A result that is obvious before it even happens

자주 쓰는 구문

In conclusion

Lastly or to sum up (used to start a final paragraph)

Bring to a conclusion

To finish or end something

A logical conclusion

The only sensible outcome given the facts

자주 혼동되는 단어

conclusion vs summary

A summary repeats the main points briefly, whereas a conclusion is the final judgment or deductive result derived from those points.

conclusion vs ending

Ending is a general term for when something stops; conclusion implies a logical finish or a resolved argument.

📝

사용 참고사항

At the C2 level, 'conclusion' is often used to describe the result of complex deductive reasoning. It is the standard way to signal the final section of an essay or dissertation.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often say 'make a conclusion' when they should use 'draw a conclusion' or 'reach a conclusion'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the root 'clus', which means to 'shut' (like 'close'). A conclusion is what you use to 'shut' the case after gathering all the evidence.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin 'conclusio', from the verb 'concludere', which means to shut up or end.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: can be 'a conclusion' or 'conclusions'. Often followed by the preposition 'that' (e.g., the conclusion that the theory was wrong). Used with 'to' when indicating the end of something (e.g., the conclusion to the series).
🌍

문화적 맥락

In Western academic writing, the conclusion is a vital structural element that must synthesize the argument rather than just repeating the introduction.

빠른 퀴즈

After reviewing all the forensic evidence, the investigators were able to ______ the conclusion that the fire was accidental.

정답!

정답은: draw

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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