outset

noun

out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

Examples of outset in a Sentence

There have been problems with the project from the outset. From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products. He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job. She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.
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Shortly after the divorce filing, PEOPLE learned that Richards’ Bravo series, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, would not return for a second season, as it was always planned as a limited series from the outset. Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 To mitigate these risks, leaders must invest in data quality, ensure transparency in AI decision-making and establish rigorous governance frameworks from the outset. Jason Missildine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Plus, being more modest from the outset can put you on a better path for eventually buying a new home. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 July 2025 Right from the outset, DeMonaco creates a steady, escalating sense of unease that comes from both the outside and within, as Davidson struggles with demons both literal and psychological; to find the right tone, the director looked to one of his favorite films from the 1970s. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for outset

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outset was in 1759

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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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outset

noun
out·​set ˈau̇t-ˌset How to pronounce outset (audio)

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