Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outcome
noun
/ˈaʊtˌkəm/
Definition
The result or effect of an action, event, or situation.
Examples
- The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
- She was eagerly awaiting the outcome of her job interview.
- The study aimed to measure the health outcomes of the new treatment.
Meaning
An outcome refers to what happens as a consequence of a particular event or decision.
Synonyms
- result
- consequence
- effect
- resultant
- upshot
