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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Regardless, much of the developing world is made up of much younger countries, with populations in Africa, for example, at much lower risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19 than elderly individuals with comorbidities in the United States or Western Europe.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
But perhaps judged by the standards of a more family-friendly, beginner take on the murder mystery, the story’s fairly obvious outcome is a bit more understandable, providing a gentle mystery that all audiences can lightly puzzle over.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Nurses are the reason Florida’s nursing centers are the gold standard and consistently outpace the nation in quality outcomes and staff retention.
—Dawn Chery-Mangine, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
But perhaps judged by the standards of a more family-friendly, beginner take on the murder mystery, the story’s fairly obvious outcome is a bit more understandable, providing a gentle mystery that all audiences can lightly puzzle over.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
The equal time law encourages more speech and empowers voters to decide the outcome of elections.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Nurses are the reason Florida’s nursing centers are the gold standard and consistently outpace the nation in quality outcomes and staff retention.
—Dawn Chery-Mangine, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for outcome
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outcome
noun
out·come
ˈau̇t-ˌkəm
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