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

Patnaik said the health risks of air pollution and climate change span a wide range of outcomes including infectious disease, weather-related morbidity and a variety of lung, kidney and cardiovascular maladies.

From Science Daily

A progressive prison reform that was on the ballot in California and Nevada this month met drastically different outcomes after the votes were counted:

From Los Angeles Times

News was poised to change its algorithm again, to give more weight to bar passage and other “outcomes.”

From New York Times

But the outcome turned out to be bittersweet.

From BBC

"These guidelines are critical for ensuring that AI tools developed in the U.K. and beyond meet rigorous standards and improve patient outcomes," said Thomas Booth, a co-author from King's College London.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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