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 industry has seen different outcomes for groups in similar positions.
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Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
To a certain extent, knowing the ultimate outcome in advance — as in, looking into the case online before watching the documentary — would do nothing to diminish the power of a film that operates almost entirely on emotional logic, or the lack thereof.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump’s ability to increase across-the-board tariffs on goods from South Korea or other countries could be hindered by the outcome of a landmark tariff case currently before the Supreme Court.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
All of the agencies listed poured many hours of manpower, involving many resources in the hope of positive outcome.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
To a certain extent, knowing the ultimate outcome in advance — as in, looking into the case online before watching the documentary — would do nothing to diminish the power of a film that operates almost entirely on emotional logic, or the lack thereof.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump’s ability to increase across-the-board tariffs on goods from South Korea or other countries could be hindered by the outcome of a landmark tariff case currently before the Supreme Court.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
All of the agencies listed poured many hours of manpower, involving many resources in the hope of positive outcome.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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outcome
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out·come
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