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

As tuition climbs and federal oversight tightens on low-earning programs, a new tool lets families compare outcomes across California campuses. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Whether companies have the confidence to make those investments depends, in part, on whether our regulatory system provides predictable outcomes. — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Such an outcome would amount to a transformation in the transatlantic alliance. — Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

For medical practices and their marketing partners, this can make careful language relevant when discussing treatments, technologies, and possible outcomes. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcome

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum
• come

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1