Synonyms of outcome

outcome

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

as in result

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

one expected outcome of hard work is greater success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product
• effect
• aftermath
• matter of course
• fate
• upshot
• development
• sequel
• conclusion
• implication
• fruit
• issue
• sequence
• corollary
• aftereffect
• precipitate
• child
• outgrowth
• backwash
• ramification
• denouement
• repercussion
• fallout
• side effect
• by-product
• echo
• afterglow
• aftershock
• blowback
• afterclap
• ripple
• offshoot
• spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cause
• reason
• consideration
• factor
• occasion
• basis
• base
• causation
• antecedent
• ground
• foundation
• determinant
• source
• stimulus
• incentive
• mother
• origin
• inspiration
• spring
• groundwork
• root
• impetus
• instigation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outcome

Under the classification protocols this county trains its own corrections personnel to apply, the outcome was predictable. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

But the precision the public celebrates is the product of an entire team that has rehearsed the case, prepared the equipment, and stays locked in for hours so the patient can have the best possible outcome. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Explain the value, define the outcome, and let the numbers or next step support your confidence. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Underlying this drift in the NHS is a centralized performance-management system that prioritizes outputs over outcomes and holds providers accountable for short-term, measurable targets on diagnoses, appointments, and operations. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026