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

Kaley’s case was a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, and the verdict could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits accusing social media companies of deliberately causing harm. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Once the outcome is decided, a correct contract is worth $1 and an incorrect contract is worth nothing. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Polymarket declined to publicly comment on the evidence used to determine its outcome. — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The solution to achieve the outcome may or may not leverage AI, as there may be better ways of achieving the same objectives with a simpler solution that is faster and cheaper. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcome

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

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1