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

At one point, Soulan points out that the crime of fuel-smuggling is minor compared to the barons profiting off the very same — and shouldn’t the motivation, the practical outcome of the act, count for something? — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

The manner of death is listed as pending the outcome of an autopsy. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Health outcomes in the county rank among the worst in the state and nation, according to the Unified Government. — Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026

Maternal mortality is a critical and preventable outcome — but prevention requires accurate data. — Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 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