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

• aftereffect
• aftermath
• backwash
• child
• conclusion
• consequence
• corollary
• development
• effect
• fate
• fruit
• issue
• outgrowth
• precipitate
• product
• result
• resultant
• sequel
• sequence
• upshot

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’s where impact investing becomes crucial, blending financial returns with measurable social and environmental outcomes. —Elena Bou, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

The process and outcome reestablished a precedent fractured by the aftermath of the 2020 vote. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024

Part of the second straight monthly rise in confidence reported by the Conference Board on Tuesday likely reflected the outcome of the Nov. 5 election which returned Donald Trump to the White House and gave his Republican Party control of the U.S. Congress. —Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

The findings highlight the importance of tailoring vaccination campaigns to local COVID-19 trends and personal infection histories for the best outcomes. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1