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A conclusion is a final proposition, which is arrived at after the consideration of evidence, arguments or premises.

Main article: Abstract (summary)

In research and experimentation, conclusions are determinations made by studying the results of preceding work within some methodology (for example the scientific method). These often take the form of theories. The conclusion is typically the result of a discussion of the premises. Without a discussion of the premises, there is no conclusion, only assertions and without evidence, it is an allegation. Naturally, the accuracy of a given conclusion is dependent on the truth of the chosen. There are many parts to writing a conclution.

A conclusion is the final section of an essay in which the writer ties together what was presented in the passage, summing up the main point, explaining how the thesis was proven, and successfully closing the discussion. The conclusion is often the most difficult part of an essay to write, and many writers feel that they have nothing left to say after having presented points proving their thesis in the body of the paper. However, the conclusion is often the part of the paper that a reader remembers best, and thus must be effective to be strong. This definition also applies more broadly to any progressive academic or artistic work and once imagination. Compare with Introduction (essay).

Main article: Logical consequence

In a mathematical proof or a syllogism, a conclusion is a statement that is the logical consequence of preceding statements.

In both formal and informal logic, a main contention is a thought which is capable of being either true or false and is usually the most controversial proposition being argued for. In reasoning, a main contention is represented by the top of an argument map, with all supporting and objecting premises which bear upon it placed underneath. A main contention is given a different order and is placed at the start of an argument and not at the end.

Main article: Exposition (literary technique)

Main article: Conclusion (music)

In music a conclusion is a musical theme which releases musical tension after an initial build up, this often occurs as a cadence at the very end of a composition.