outset

noun

out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)
Synonyms of outsetnext

Examples of outset in a Sentence

There have been problems with the project from the outset. From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products. He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job. She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The key is involving employees in the change process from the outset. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Almost from the outset Wednesday, Balogun was a captivating presence. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Regularly active lifters can usually handle a 20- or 30-pound plate from the outset. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outset

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First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outset was in 1759

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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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outset

noun
out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

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