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 impact of those tariffs is yet to be felt in Guatemala, but other countries such as Lesotho and Haiti are already facing a bleak outcome.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Policymakers can put menopause care in the basic benefit package and require transparent reporting on access and outcomes.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
The impact of those tariffs is yet to be felt in Guatemala, but other countries such as Lesotho and Haiti are already facing a bleak outcome.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Ultimately, Howard was pleased with the outcome (the Dodgers won 4 games to the Yankees' 1).
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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 23 Oct. 2025.
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outcome
noun
out·come
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