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, coupled with a result in the previous game, keeps alive the potential for a Colombia-Argentina quarterfinal here next Saturday, July 11.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
And how did new technology within the World Cup ball help determine the outcome?
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
On Kalshi, an internal team verifies outcomes against source reporting — typically within 12 hours of confirmation — with payouts landing about three hours after that; winners take $1 per winning share.
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Kevin Dolak,
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3 July 2026
Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
And how did new technology within the World Cup ball help determine the outcome?
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
On Kalshi, an internal team verifies outcomes against source reporting — typically within 12 hours of confirmation — with payouts landing about three hours after that; winners take $1 per winning share.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 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 4 Jul. 2026.
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outcome
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