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.
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.
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Polis also highlighted a unique concern: the CAIA deviates from traditional discrimination frameworks by prohibiting all discriminatory outcomes from AI systems, regardless of intent.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 May 2025
The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Whoop said its new devices will help users understand how their daily decisions impact their performance and health outcomes over time, according to a release.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 May 2025
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And while ear piercing is generally safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) lists several adverse outcomes to improper piercing and piercing care, such as infection at the piercing site, bloodstream infections, allergic reactions, cuts and tears, and keloid formation.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 May 2025
The way the division has played to this point, however, keeps those outcomes as real possibilities.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Whoop said its new devices will help users understand how their daily decisions impact their performance and health outcomes over time, according to a release.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outcome
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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outcome
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out·come
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