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

Comparing election outcomes across various tallying methods provides a better understanding of functions and counting techniques. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

While those are fine talking points for the rest of us, though, Drinkwitz was right to hold back — publicly, anyway — and focus primarily on what the Tigers could have done to change the outcome. — Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Officials in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties indicated Friday that there are not enough outstanding votes remaining to alter the outcome or trigger a recount in the 26th Congressional District. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

After examining economic trends, crime patterns, and reentry outcomes in the West Side community between 2000 and 2024, the institute found that recidivism costs Illinois taxpayers over $1 billion. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 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