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Outcome

Verb / ˈaʊˌtkʌm / Another word for outcome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The result or consequence of an action or event.

Synonyms & similar words

result upshot termination effect finalresult consequence event resultant issue result consequence conclusion culmination upshot product fruit effect impact outcome output aftermath sequel issue eventuality termination finale denouement consequence

Synonyms by register

Formal

result consequence effect repercussion

Informal

end result what happened the score the upshot

Literary

denouement issue fruit

Antonyms

cause origin source beginning start genesis root

Common collocations

  • positive outcome
  • negative outcome
  • successful outcome
  • desired outcome
  • final outcome
  • predict the outcome
  • determine the outcome
  • the outcome of

Word family

noun outcome
verb outcome
adjective outcome-based
adverb outwardly

Usage note

Outcome refers to the result of a process or event. It is often used in formal contexts like research or business, but can also be used informally.

Example sentences

  1. The outcome of the race was a new world record.
  2. The outcome of the experiment was successful.
  3. The outcome of the court case was a fine.
  4. The outcome of the election was a new president.
  5. The outcome of the meeting was an agreement.

Quotes

  • The outcome of any serious research can only be to make two questions grow where only one grew before.
  • The outcome of the war is in our hands; the outcome of words is in the council.
  • The outcome of the war is not in our hands, but the outcome of the disgrace certainly is.

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