outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: something that follows as a result or consequence

a surprising outcome

patient outcomes of bypass surgery

We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.

Synonyms

• aftereffect
• aftermath
• backwash
• child
• conclusion
• consequence
• corollary
• development
• effect
• fate
• fruit
• issue
• outgrowth
• precipitate
• product
• result
• resultant
• sequel
• sequence
• upshot

Examples of outcome in a Sentence

the outcome of the election

We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.

There are two possible outcomes.

Recent Examples on the Web

From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome. —Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025

Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward. —Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

The outcomes of these talks could alter American access to Japan's lucrative auto and electronics markets, and potentially affect agricultural exports, too. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions. —Essence, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcome

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum
• come
• crum

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1