outcome

noun

out·come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm

Synonyms of outcome next

: 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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This comes as the presidential race remains extremely tight, with the outcome largely depending on swing states, as both candidates continue campaigning across the country. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Harris is spending the entirety of Monday in Pennsylvania, a state whose 19 electoral votes are expected to determine the Electoral College outcome. —

Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024 Voters will also weigh Proposition 1 -- a measure introduced by the state legislature that, if approved, would amend the state constitution to include anti-discrimination protections for pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and reproductive health care and autonomy. —

Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024 For instance, Google Cloud Healthcare is enhancing diagnostic accuracy and speed to identify potential treatments and improve patient outcomes. —

David Henkin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outcome