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 best outcome would be for democracy to come to Iran and for the country to drop its offensive weapons programs.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
When outcomes go wrong, responsibility diffuses.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
What’s really sick is how much sense the outcome makes.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Reviewing the notice closely before filing can also help homeowners gather the right evidence and set realistic expectations about the outcome.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
When outcomes go wrong, responsibility diffuses.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
What’s really sick is how much sense the outcome makes.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Reviewing the notice closely before filing can also help homeowners gather the right evidence and set realistic expectations about the outcome.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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out·come
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