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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The study participants were recruited between 2006 and 2010 for the UK Biobank study, which has followed the health outcomes of more than 500,000 people age 40 to 69.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
But amid the staggering numbers, a recent case stands out from the rest for its deadly outcome.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Since that first investment as a teenager, the most defining outcomes in my career haven’t come from individual deals, but from a series of intentional decisions rooted in taking smart risks, building trust, creating opportunity, and leaving an impact that endures beyond any single cycle.
—David J. Adelman, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
The outcome of your first $5 entry doesn't matter, so the $50 bonus is guaranteed.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2025.
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outcome
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out·come
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