Synonyms

outcome

American

[out-kuhm] / ˈaʊtˌkʌm /

noun

a final product or end result; consequence; issue.
a conclusion reached through a process of logical thinking.

outcome British

/ ˈaʊtˌkʌm /

noun

something that follows from an action, dispute, situation, etc; result; consequence

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Related Words

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Etymology

Origin of outcome

First recorded in 1175–1225, outcome is from the Middle English word utcume. See out-, come

Example Sentences

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But in confronting that uncertainty, Kocher said it is important to respond to outcomes, rather than possibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. activist investor said Monday that it believed that the new terms, which followed months of discussions between the firm and Toyota group companies, represented an improved outcome for minority shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Barclays, RBC Capital Markets and Bloomberg New Energy Finance analysts also see that as a plausible outcome if the Strait remains blocked.

From Barron's

What impact could the leadership vacuum at the CDC have on health outcomes?

From The Wall Street Journal

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