outset

noun

out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

Examples of outset in a Sentence

There have been problems with the project from the outset. From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products. He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job. She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.
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Its intervention begins at the outset of the healthcare journey, with a physician visit or initial diagnosis. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Alexander criticized Jeff Metcalf at the outset of the conference. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 At the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the price of gold jumped from $1,575 in January 2020 to over $2,000 by that summer. Nicole Narea, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025 The 10-year Treasury yield, which helps set interest rates for mortgages and credit cards, has eased in recent days but stands well above its level at the outset of this month. Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outset

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outset was in 1759

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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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outset

noun
out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

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