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 Sparks are finally in the win column, but the outcome was in doubt late Friday night.
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Focus on who owns outcomes, how decisions are made, where work slows down and which metrics reflect real results.
—Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Both candidates expressed some form of support for ethnic and background diversity in the bench for their potential to increase just outcomes.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 15 May 2026
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Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Focus on who owns outcomes, how decisions are made, where work slows down and which metrics reflect real results.
—Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Both candidates expressed some form of support for ethnic and background diversity in the bench for their potential to increase just outcomes.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 15 May 2026
Market changes on the studio lots Similar to SPT, Fraser argues market change is leading to positive outcomes.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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outcome
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out·come
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