outcome

[ out-kuhm ]
/ ˈaʊtˌkʌm /
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noun

a final product or end result; consequence; issue.
a conclusion reached through a process of logical thinking.

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Origin of outcome

First recorded in 1175–1225, outcome is from the Middle English word utcume. See out-, come

synonym study for outcome

1, 2. See end1.

Words nearby outcome

outburst, outcast, outcaste, outclass, outclimb, outcome, outcrop, outcross, outcry, outcurve, outdare
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Words related to outcome

reaction, result, issue, event, conclusion, fallout, end, sequel, score, aftermath, payback, upshot, payoff, aftereffect, blowoff

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British Dictionary definitions for outcome

outcome
/ (ˈaʊtˌkʌm) /

noun

something that follows from an action, dispute, situation, etc; result; consequence
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