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.
Synonyms
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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Second, that it is headed in the right direction, out of the identity politics that determined people’s outcomes for centuries.
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Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
And the new laws may alter the outcome of the 2024 election by lowering voting among Black Americans, who overwhelmingly choose Democrats.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The outcome of Friday’s March Madness Final Four tournament saw the University of South Carolina Gamecocks win against the NC State Wolfpack at a score of 78-59 and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the University of Connecticut Huskies with a score of 71-69.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Throughout the series, Brown and a lineup of comedic guests (which have included stars like Guy Branum, Connor Ratliff) analyze and rank flops, exploring what happens when high expectations lead to disappointing outcomes.
—Eda Yu, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Advocate for what’s important to you, and enjoy the outcome.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Each of these scenarios provides a useful overview of how tweaking support and turnout could affect the 2024 election outcome.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
The outcome of the case Following a trial, the jury awarded Martinez $134,749 in back pay and compensatory damages, a judgment filed April 1 shows.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
If Trump were to win all of Nebraska's electoral votes, including the Omaha swing district, the electoral college would be tied at 269 to 269, sending the outcome of the election to the U.S. House to be decided.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
Jonathan M. Hansen, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
And the new laws may alter the outcome of the 2024 election by lowering voting among Black Americans, who overwhelmingly choose Democrats.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The outcome of Friday’s March Madness Final Four tournament saw the University of South Carolina Gamecocks win against the NC State Wolfpack at a score of 78-59 and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the University of Connecticut Huskies with a score of 71-69.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Throughout the series, Brown and a lineup of comedic guests (which have included stars like Guy Branum, Connor Ratliff) analyze and rank flops, exploring what happens when high expectations lead to disappointing outcomes.
—Eda Yu, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Advocate for what’s important to you, and enjoy the outcome.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Each of these scenarios provides a useful overview of how tweaking support and turnout could affect the 2024 election outcome.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
The outcome of the case Following a trial, the jury awarded Martinez $134,749 in back pay and compensatory damages, a judgment filed April 1 shows.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
If Trump were to win all of Nebraska's electoral votes, including the Omaha swing district, the electoral college would be tied at 269 to 269, sending the outcome of the election to the U.S. House to be decided.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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