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

• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

That has taught me that presence matters more than the duration of an interaction—even minutes can lead to life-changing outcomes. —Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Medicaid coverage for abortions improves outcomes by allowing people to seek medical care earlier in pregnancy. —Claire Laurier Decoteau, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025

The end result could be a substantially stricter outcome than what a trial could have delivered. —Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025

Research links religion is to positive outcomes after disasters, as engaging in faith helps people make sense of what's just happened. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcome

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum
• come
• crum

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1