ultimate finding

[/ˈʌltɪmət ˈfaɪndɪŋ/]
nounpl: ultimate findings
conclusão final
1. The final or conclusive discovery, determination, or conclusion reached after thorough investigation, research, or legal proceedings
The ultimate finding of the audit was that the company had misallocated funds.
A conclusão final da auditoria foi que a empresa havia realocado mal os fundos.
2. In legal contexts, the final judgment or determination made by a court or tribunal after examining all evidence
The court's ultimate finding favored the plaintiff in this contract dispute.
A conclusão final do tribunal favoreceu o autor nesta disputa contratual.
3. In scientific or academic research, the primary result or conclusion derived from data analysis and experimentation
Our ultimate finding suggests that the treatment was ineffective.
Nossa conclusão final sugere que o tratamento foi ineficaz.
This term is frequently used in legal, judicial, and academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It emphasizes the finality and authority of a conclusion, particularly in courtrooms, audits, and research publications. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in judicial verdicts and formal investigations by regulatory bodies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final conclusionconclusive determinationfinal verdictultimate conclusionfinal judgmentdeterminação final
Antonyms / Antônimos
preliminary findingprovisional conclusioninitial assessmentachado preliminar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão final
Most common usage in legal and academic contexts
São Paulo
achado definitivo
Common in legal and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão final
Standard usage in judicial and administrative proceedings
Portugal
conclusão final
Used in legal proceedings and formal investigations

Related Words

findingconclusionverdictdeterminationjudgmentdiscoveryresultado finalparecer

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach an ultimate finding
arrive at an ultimate finding
the ultimate finding was
in light of the ultimate finding
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