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.

Synonyms of outcome

• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

People can experience grief, sadness, relief, conflict or combinations of these emotions after any pregnancy outcome. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Set gold, silver and bronze goals Instead of focusing on one perfect outcome, set a range of goals for yourself. — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Additionally, the marital outcomes were self-reported, and other unmeasured differences between religious and non-religious respondents could have influenced the results. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

As bad as gerrymandering is elsewhere, Question Three in Maryland seeks an even worse outcome. — Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcome

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum
• come

Kids Definition

outcome

noun

out·​come ˈau̇t-ˌkəm 

: result entry 2 sense 1