outcome
nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈaʊtkʌm//
That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
noun
- 1
That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers.
How far are you willing to reach? / While you're coveting outcomes that you can't achieve / Now you're on a mission, but you won't complete / Shouldn't hold on to me, hold on to me / Try to let go of me, let go of me / Of what you'll never be / You'll hang yourself on that leash / Moral mind of a fool that never learns
- 2
The result of a random trial. An element of a sample space.
Three is a possible outcome of tossing a six-sided die.
- 3
The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience.
learning outcomes
The outcomes of this course are outlined in your syllabus.
- 4
The scoreline; the result.
Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.
Etymology
From out + come.
Forms
- plural
- outcomes
outcome · That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.
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