outcome

American  

[out-kuhm] / ˈaʊtˌkʌm /

noun

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

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

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outcome British  

/ ˈaʊtˌkʌm /

noun

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

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Related Words

See end ¹.

Etymology

Origin of outcome

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

Example Sentences

But for SGH, “we find accretion and leverage outcomes relatively resilient to changes in bid prices owing to solid deal multiple arbitrage,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It remains the best way to reduce severe flu outcomes,” Rajnarayanan said.

From Salon

"This royal commission is the right format, the right duration and the right terms of reference to deliver the right outcome for our national unity and our national security," Albanese said.

From BBC

One key outcome of this approach is the ability to derive exact formulas for kernel functions.

From Science Daily

“The outcome is the same. I also use the term ‘no-input time.’

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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