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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

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

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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