outcome

[out-kuhm]

noun

1. a final product or end result; consequence; issue.

2. a conclusion reached through a process of logical thinking.

outcome

/ ˈaʊtˌkʌm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of outcome¹

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

Synonym Study

See end ¹.

Example Sentences

This change can limit scar development and improve long-term outcomes.

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If Everton had a goalscoring number nine then the outcome would be more in doubt but I don't see them causing United problems at the other end of the pitch, either.

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"Our commitment remains to deliver the best possible outcome and ensure that children in Stoke-on-Trent have safe, high-quality school environments," it said.

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But Blair, the White House’s deputy chief of staff, said “the most likely outcome” is that sending out the checks requires an act of Congress.

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Previous studies have shown that communities near extraction sites and end-use facilities experience higher rates of adverse birth outcomes and asthma, and there is growing interest in potential links to other conditions, including leukemia.

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Related Words

• conclusion 
• event 
• fallout 
• issue 
• reaction 
• result