outcome

/ˈaʊtkʌm/

result or consequence of an event

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

The result of the election was unexpected.

general

The result or consequence of an event, action, or process.

The outcome of the experiment was positive.

The result of the experiment was favorable.

We need to consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.

We should think about all possible results before deciding.

Often used in formal or analytical contexts to describe the final result of a process.

Collocations

possible outcomea likely resultunexpected outcomea surprising resultfinal outcomethe ultimate result

relating to or determined by results

Use 'outcome' in formal or analytical contexts. For casual speech, 'result' is often more natural.

Ensure 'outcome' is used to describe the final result of a process, not the process itself.

From Middle English 'outcome,' from 'out' (meaning 'out') + 'come' (meaning 'to arrive').

Often used in formal or analytical contexts to describe the final result of a process. Can be positive or negative depending on context.

out

outside or beyond

prefix

come

to arrive

root

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