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

Clear your workspace before the big call, because simple structure turns care into outcomes others can see and calms jitters. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026

In some races, the president has even used his executive power to influence the outcome. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 June 2026

That outcome is likely to drive hundreds of millions of dollars in spending from billionaires, business groups and some unions who are aligned against it, as well as the major healthcare union backing it. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

Taco Bell leaned into a new campaign to support fans in celebration or support depending on the outcome of a match. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 June 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