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

The outcomes of this week’s games will definitely help, however. —Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025

This misconduct can result in lifelong consequences, negative physical, psychological, and academic outcomes. —Joseph Nepomuceno, The Washington Examiner, 13 Dec. 2025

Regardless of the trial outcome, Walshe will be sentenced for counts of misleading police and the improper conveyance – or disposal – of a body. —Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025

Maryland will launch a study to analyze the economic impacts of climate change to determine the costs associated with storm damage and health outcomes. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025

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