outcome
noun
out·come
ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 
: something that follows as a result or consequence
a surprising outcome
patient outcomes of bypass surgery
We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.
Examples of outcome in a Sentence
the outcome of the election
We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.
There are two possible outcomes.
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Showing confidence the whole night that the outcome wouldn’t really be in doubt, BSU went for it seven times on fourth down, converting six of those.
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Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
Such an outcome is far from certain.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
The air traffic controllers’ union has urged members to keep working during the shutdown, despite not receiving pay, but a rise in employee absences has been the unsurprising outcome as the stalemate drags on.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Modern leadership means championing both business and human outcomes.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
Such an outcome is far from certain.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
The air traffic controllers’ union has urged members to keep working during the shutdown, despite not receiving pay, but a rise in employee absences has been the unsurprising outcome as the stalemate drags on.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Modern leadership means championing both business and human outcomes.
—Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outcome
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“Outcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcome. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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outcome
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out·come
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