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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What distinguishes me is a proven legacy of leadership and tangible outcomes.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
The need for transparency in both cost and quality, as well as a greater appreciation of outcomes that matter to patients, applies to every sector, from pharmaceuticals to hospital care.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
That alone seems to be enough to drive these negative outcomes.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
After four years, researchers did not find differences between the groups on several outcomes, including language, social-emotional problems and pre-literacy, according to the study.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
The need for transparency in both cost and quality, as well as a greater appreciation of outcomes that matter to patients, applies to every sector, from pharmaceuticals to hospital care.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
That alone seems to be enough to drive these negative outcomes.
—ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
After four years, researchers did not find differences between the groups on several outcomes, including language, social-emotional problems and pre-literacy, according to the study.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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outcome
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out·come
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