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sharpen the conclusion

[SHAR-puhn thuh kun-KLOO-zhun]
verb phrase
aguçar a conclusão
1. To make a conclusion more clear, precise, or compelling by refining its language, logic, or impact
The author decided to sharpen the conclusion by removing vague statements and emphasizing the main findings.
O autor decidiu aguçar a conclusão removendo afirmações vagas e enfatizando os principais achados.
2. To improve the definitiveness or clarity of a final statement or judgment
We need to sharpen the conclusion of this report to make our position unmistakably clear.
Precisamos aguçar a conclusão deste relatório para tornar nossa posição inequivocamente clara.
Synonyms
refine the conclusionclarify the conclusionstrengthen the conclusiontighten the conclusionpolish the conclusion
Antonyms
weaken the conclusionblur the conclusionsoften the conclusionobscure the conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aguçar a conclusão
Most common usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
afiar a conclusão
Alternative colloquial usage meaning to refine or improve
Portugal
aguçar a conclusão
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

nail down the conclusion
bring the conclusion into focus
put a fine point on the conclusion
drive home the conclusion
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