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conclusion
The completion or finale of something. It can refer to an event, a process, or a period of time.
Zum Abschluss des Konzerts spielte die Band ihre bekanntesten Lieder.
To conclude the concert, the band played their best-known songs.
degree
A qualification that one earns by successfully completing vocational training, university studies, or school.
Nach drei Jahren hat sie endlich ihren Bachelor-Abschluss in der Tasche.
After three years, she finally has her bachelor's degree in the bag.
conclusion
The formal and legally binding agreement in a contract, business deal, or bet.
Der Abschluss des Mietvertrags findet nächste Woche statt.
The conclusion of the rental agreement will take place next week.
'Der Abschluss' is the noun form of the separable verb 'abschließen' (to complete/to lock). The basic meaning is to bring something to an end or complete it, just as one locks a door.
Bevor wir die Diskussion abschließen, hat noch jemand eine Frage?
Before we conclude the discussion, does anyone have another question?
The phrase 'zum Abschluss' (to conclude / at the end) is often used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the final part of a speech, text, or event. It means something like 'at the end' or 'lastly'.
Zum Abschluss möchte ich mich bei allen Helfern bedanken.
To conclude, I would like to thank all the helpers.
In the context of education, the verbs 'machen' (to do/complete), 'haben' (to have), or 'anstreben' (to aim for) are often used. Typical compounds are 'Schulabschluss' (school-leaving qualification), 'Studienabschluss' (university degree), or 'Berufsabschluss' (vocational qualification).
Sie hat letztes Jahr ihren Master-Abschluss gemacht.
She completed her master's degree last year.
You can recognize this meaning from words from business or law, such as 'Vertrag' (contract), 'Geschäft' (deal/business), 'Kauf' (purchase), or 'Versicherung' (insurance). The genitive is often used to name the object.
Der Abschluss des Kaufvertrags dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
The conclusion of the purchase contract took only a few minutes.
end
Ende neutrally refers to the last part or point in time. Abschluss places more emphasis on something being deliberately ended, completed, or brought to a rounded conclusion. Ende fits when something simply stops; for a planned or deliberately shaped final part, Abschluss is often more precise.
Ein gemeinsames Essen bildete den feierlichen Abschluss der Veranstaltung.
A shared meal formed the ceremonial conclusion of the event.
Ein Stromausfall führte zum vorzeitigen Ende der Veranstaltung.
A power outage brought the event to an early end.
