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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
synonym study for outcome
1, 2. See end1.
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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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