Meaning & use
closing
The final part of an event, meeting, letter, or process, especially the act of formally ending it.
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The lawyer explained every fee before the closing on the new house.
In her closing, the speaker thanked the audience and summarized her main point.
A note on using this word
In real estate, "closing" is the meeting where property ownership transfers; in a letter, it is the sign-off, like "Sincerely."
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2. adjective
Coming at the end of something.
Her closing remarks left the jury with a clear question to consider.
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