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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The outcome was a beat on consensus expectations of a 5% decline, with Kering stock up 11% in early morning trading.
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
How come this outcome or set of outcomes occurred, as opposed to any other possibility?
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Regardless of how your complaint is processed, Schuler said a sheriff's office official will inform you of its outcome.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
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Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
How come this outcome or set of outcomes occurred, as opposed to any other possibility?
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
But because Thompson showed no remorse and took no responsibility, the jury’s recommendation represented the best possible outcome, the spokesperson said.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Regardless of how your complaint is processed, Schuler said a sheriff's office official will inform you of its outcome.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 2026.
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outcome
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out·come
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