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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The research finds that teams achieving strong ROI prioritize value from the outset, rather than pursuing learning for its own sake. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 July 2025 The Nuggets need his best from the outset, not after using the first two months to get in shape. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 July 2025 Experts say the controversy stems from the lack of clear consent from the father and the idea of bringing a child into the world who is fatherless from the outset. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025 That became clear from the outset when Kuldorff announced that the committee would evaluate the cumulative effects of the childhood vaccine schedule, as well as any immunizations that had not been considered in the last seven years, including the hepatitis B shot given to newborns. Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 5 July 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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outset

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

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