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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Sweating the outcome, certainly – and actually, literally sweating.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Bartlett’s Lilly White learned the hard way about letting the outcome define the experience.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
According to a 2023 study published in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, which included results from over 900 participants between 18 and 62 years old, dancing has shown to improve mental health outcomes.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
His frenetic pace of dealing has resulted in some regrettable outcomes — such as the 2020 deal that sent Ty France and Andres Muñoz to the Mariners for catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Bartlett’s Lilly White learned the hard way about letting the outcome define the experience.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
According to a 2023 study published in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, which included results from over 900 participants between 18 and 62 years old, dancing has shown to improve mental health outcomes.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
His frenetic pace of dealing has resulted in some regrettable outcomes — such as the 2020 deal that sent Ty France and Andres Muñoz to the Mariners for catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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outcome
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out·come
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