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outcome

noun

  1. that which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process
  2. possible result of an experiment
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtkʌm/

noun

Etymology: From out + come.

  1. That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

    A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.

    How far are you willing to reach? / While you're coveting outcomes that you can't achieve / Now you're on a mission, but you won't complete / Shouldn't hold on to me, hold on to me / Try to let go of me, let go of me / Of what you'll never be / You'll hang yourself on that leash / Moral mind of a fool that never learns

  2. The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.

    Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.

  3. The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.

    learning outcomes

    The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.

  4. The scoreline; the result.

    Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.