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

But there is a point where the prediction shapes and manipulates the actual outcome. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026

Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

Friday marked Houston’s second playoff game without Kevin Durant (ankle), and the outcome didn’t change. —Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

And much like earlier in the week, the debate among lawmakers Thursday focused heavily on the potential outcomes for businesses in the state. —P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcome

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum
• come
• crum

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1