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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From the outset, cinema was as a play of light and shadow, designed to amuse and impress. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Nov. 2025 That goal hinges on how diVine’s algorithms treat content from the outset, according to Satyam Dhar, a former Amazon and Adobe engineering leader who now leads AI infrastructure at Galileo. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 From the outset, based on my experience, the entire concept of Material Good was to create spaces that were equally enjoyable and experiential for men and women. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 Shares of Chipotle have plummeted more than 20% since the company released earnings last week, contributing to a 50% drop since the outset of this year. Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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outset

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

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