outcome

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtkʌm/
US: /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/

  1. The result or effect of an action or event.

    1. The outcome was good for everyone.
    2. The project's outcome depended on securing sufficient funding in advance.

  2. The way something ends.

    1. We are waiting to hear the outcome of the vote.
    2. The final outcome of the negotiations remained uncertain despite lengthy discussions.

Synonyms

consequence conclusion effect end result

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outcome" in English means: The result or effect of an action or event., The way something ends..

The phonetic transcription of "outcome" is /ˈaʊtkʌm/ in British English and /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outcome": consequence, conclusion, effect, end, result.

Example usage of "outcome": "The outcome was good for everyone.". More examples on the page.