draw a conclusion

Meaning

To decide that something is true after you think about the facts.

Examples

1. It is too early to draw a conclusion from one test. US UK
2. From the results, we can draw two conclusions. US UK
3. Don’t draw conclusions before you hear both sides. US UK

How to use it

Use draw a conclusion, or reach a conclusion. When someone decides too fast, we say they jump to conclusions. The phrase is common in essays and reports.

Common mistake

Not: We can make a conclusion from the data.
Say: We can draw a conclusion from the data. (Use draw or reach.)