outset

noun

out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

Examples of outset in a Sentence

There have been problems with the project from the outset. From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products. He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job. She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.
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This novel, set in Australia at the outset of World War II, is gut-wrenching. The Know, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 Ponciroli and his editor Joe Galdo — who definitely deserves a mention here — also have a terrific grasp of pace, pushing the pedal to the metal from the outset and keeping it there. Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025 Use Analytics Tools To Track And Diagnose Issues Integrate a usage analytics tool, such as Pendo or Userpilot, from the outset to track user engagement and behavior. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 State lawmakers strongly opposed the idea at the outset, even as all seven members of Indiana’s GOP congressional delegation supported redistricting. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outset

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outset was in 1759

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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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outset

noun
out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

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