outcome
noun
out·come
ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 
: 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.
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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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Despite that outcome, human rights groups warn that disinformation laws, unless coupled with free speech protections and civic institutions capable of high-quality, professional fact-checking, are often being used by governments to silence legitimate dissent.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 May 2024
Historically, polls at this early stage have not been necessarily indicative of the outcome, and Mr. Trump’s breakthrough among traditionally Democratic young, Black and Hispanic voters may not rest on a solid foundation.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 May 2024
Historically, polls at this early stage have not been necessarily indicative of the outcome, and Mr. Trump’s breakthrough among traditionally Democratic young, Black and Hispanic voters may not rest on a solid foundation.
—Nate Cohn, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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outcome
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out·come
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