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

• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product

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

Boston’s ongoing inability to capitalize on such opportunities ensured fairly uneventful outcomes, though. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025

Why our emotions shape financial outcomes Behavioral finance has shown for decades that the greatest risk to long-term success is often our own behavior. —Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025

Fear rarely leads to clear thinking or positive outcomes, but fear has become the default setting for social and political conversations in 2025 America. —Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Ultimately, these insights could inform the development of new therapeutic strategies for brain disorders, potentially improving treatments and outcomes for human health. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 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