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

Pretty much every single match had an obvious outcome except for the bout between Chelsea Green and Michin for the Women's United States Championship. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024

The outcome in Ames matters because DEI critics increasingly have been using reverse discrimination claims to challenge DEI initiatives. —Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

His police powers have been suspended and he has been moved to an administrative assignment pending the outcome of the case, the department said in a statement Friday. —Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024

Stopping the fraud earlier could have prevented dire outcomes beyond the loss of taxpayer money. —Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1