outturn

noun

Definition of outturnnext
as in production

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Recent Examples of outturn Without them, the index would have been up just 5% in 2023, compared to its outturn. — Ganesh Rao,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
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  1. production
  2. output
Noun
  • Rather than just a reproductive issue, endometriosis is a whole-body condition, affecting everything from emotional regulation to hormone production and gut health.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The heat has caused a fall in nuclear generation, with power plants forced to shut down or reduce production across the region, while wind power generation has been weak over the summer.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of production
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  • Humans engaged user interfaces to command software and engage with outputs like dashboards, while APIs labored in the background.
    — George C. Lee II, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Walker will take charge a growing segment of Amazon MGM’s TV output, including Prime Video series Sterling Point, Off Campus and the upcoming Boys of Tommen, among others.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Outturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outturn. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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