Die Schlussfolgerung
Example: Die Schlussfolgerung der Studie ist sehr wichtig.
Definition
"Die Schlussfolgerung" refers to the final judgment or decision reached after considering evidence or reasoning, especially in research contexts. It is the summary statement that encapsulates the main findings or outcomes of a study.
Etymology
The word "die Schlussfolgerung" comes from the German roots "Schluss" meaning 'conclusion' or 'end' and "Folgerung" meaning 'inference' or 'deduction.' Together, they literally mean 'final inference.' Did you know? The term neatly combines the idea of ending (Schluss) with logical reasoning (Folgerung).
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"Die Schlussfolgerung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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