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.
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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If the game this week follows a similar pattern, a different — and more painful — outcome is almost guaranteed.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Conflicting signals have set up a week in which investors are forced to position for starkly divergent outcomes.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
These measurable outcomes provide evidence, allowing brands and retailers to strengthen sustainability claims, support Scope 3 emissions reduction strategies and meet emerging regulatory compliance like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
For women with diabetes who are planning to get pregnant, taking steps to be as healthy as possible is important for prenatal and postpartum outcomes, says Marilyn Tan, MD, an endocrinologist at Stanford Health Care in California, who wasn’t involved in the latest study.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Conflicting signals have set up a week in which investors are forced to position for starkly divergent outcomes.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
These measurable outcomes provide evidence, allowing brands and retailers to strengthen sustainability claims, support Scope 3 emissions reduction strategies and meet emerging regulatory compliance like the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026
For women with diabetes who are planning to get pregnant, taking steps to be as healthy as possible is important for prenatal and postpartum outcomes, says Marilyn Tan, MD, an endocrinologist at Stanford Health Care in California, who wasn’t involved in the latest study.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outcome
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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