outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm How to pronounce outcome (audio)
: something that follows as a result or consequence
a surprising outcome
patient outcomes of bypass surgery
We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.

Examples of outcome in a Sentence

the outcome of the election We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial. There are two possible outcomes.
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Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outcome was in 1788

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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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outcome

noun
out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm How to pronounce outcome (audio)

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