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
  • The plan includes the elimination of tunnels, arms stockpiles and weapons production facilities, the diplomat said, adding that by the end of the process there would be no remaining militant infrastructure in Gaza.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • The non-profit theater, which already runs on tight margins, creates immersive hands-on productions designed for young people and their families.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of production
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  • This setup allows the nuclear core to run at a steady, efficient output while adjusting the amount of electricity sent to the grid.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • But in the same way that lines of code is not a reliable measure of engineering productivity and APM is a noisy proxy for gaming prowess, token use alone does not imply or guarantee useful, productive output.
    — Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026
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“Outturn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outturn. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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