outset

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtset/
US: /ˈaʊtset/

  1. The beginning of something.

    1. From the outset, the project was ambitious and challenging.
    2. At the outset of the negotiations, both sides seemed unwilling to compromise, but talks progressed.

  2. The point at which something begins; the start.

    1. We liked her from the outset, when we met her first time.
    2. He made it clear from the outset that he wasn't going to stay long at the company.

Synonyms

start inception commencement origin beginning

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outset" in English means: The beginning of something., The point at which something begins; the start..

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

Synonyms for "outset": start, inception, commencement, origin, beginning.

Example usage of "outset": "From the outset, the project was ambitious and challenging.". More examples on the page.