Discussion vs. Conclusion

Discussion vs. Conclusion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Discussion and Conclusion

Discussionnoun

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".This topic is not open to discussion.My discussion with the professor was very enlightening.

Conclusionnoun

The end, finish, close or last part of something.

Discussionnoun

Text giving further detail on a subject.

Under each heading, you will find a discussion.

Conclusionnoun

The outcome or result of a process or act.

Discussionnoun

The dispersion of a tumour.

Conclusionnoun

A decision reached after careful thought.

The board has come to the conclusion that the proposed takeover would not be in the interest of our shareholders.
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Discussionnoun

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic;

the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logichis treatment of the race question is badly biased

Conclusionnoun

(logic) In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.

Discussionnoun

an exchange of views on some topic;

we had a good discussionwe had a word or two about it

Conclusionnoun

(obsolete) An experiment, or something from which a conclusion may be drawn.

Conclusionnoun

(legal) The end or close of a pleading, e.g. the formal ending of an indictment, "against the peace", etc.

Conclusionnoun

(legal) An estoppel or bar by which a person is held to a particular position.

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Conclusionnoun

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration;

a decision unfavorable to the oppositionhis conclusion took the evidence into accountsatisfied with the panel's determination

Conclusionnoun

an intuitive assumption;

jump to a conclusion

Conclusionnoun

the temporal end; the concluding time;

the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bellthe market was up at the finishthey were playing better at the close of the season

Conclusionnoun

event whose occurrence ends something;

his death marked the ending of an erawhen these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show

Conclusionnoun

the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)

Conclusionnoun

the act of ending something;

the termination of the agreement

Conclusionnoun

a final settlement;

the conclusion of a business dealthe conclusion of the peace treaty

Conclusionnoun

the last section of a communication;

in conclusion I want to say...

Conclusionnoun

the act of making up your mind about something;

the burden of decision was hishe drew his conclusions quickly