1. A final decision, outcome, or ending that is anticipated or foreseen based on available evidence or logical reasoning
The expected conclusion of the investigation was that the defendant was guilty.
A conclusão esperada da investigação foi que o réu era culpado.
2. The predictable or logical result that follows naturally from premises or circumstances
Given the evidence presented, the expected conclusion was obvious to all observers.
Dada a evidência apresentada, a conclusão esperada era óbvia para todos os observadores.