De conclusie
Example: Na het onderzoek trokken we een duidelijke conclusie.
Definition
"De conclusie" refers to the final decision or judgment reached after considering evidence or reasoning, often used to summarize the outcome of an investigation or argument. For example, after research, drawing a clear conclusion is essential.
Etymology
The word "de conclusie" originates from the Latin word "conclusio," meaning 'a shutting up' or 'a summing up.' It entered Dutch through French "conclusion," reflecting the process of closing a discussion or argument with a final statement. Did you know that "conclusio" literally meant 'to enclose' or 'to shut together,' emphasizing the idea of wrapping up thoughts?
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"De conclusie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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