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 of outcome

• 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

While board members voted to require a full report outlining what went wrong, the findings were later discussed in closed session and the outcome was not publicly disclosed. —Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 20 Dec. 2025

Focus on practical progress rather than perfect outcomes. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025

Yet, while the outcome was ultimately the survival of incumbent governments, these elections are quite telling about the changing fortunes of autocracy in Africa. —Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025

For best outcomes, experts recommend using small amounts and washing onion skins thoroughly. —Cathy Cassata, Health, 19 Dec. 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