B2nounworkpolitics
US/ˈaʊt.kʌm/
UK/ˈaʊt.kʌm/
the final result of an action, process or event
In context
Nobody can predict the outcome of the election with certainty.
Doctors are hopeful about the outcome of her treatment.
Whatever the outcome, I'm proud of how hard the team played.
Words that go with outcome
adjective + noun
- final outcomeWe won't know the final outcome until next week.
- positive outcomeBoth sides are hoping for a positive outcome from the talks.
- likely outcomeThe most likely outcome is a small rise in interest rates.
- successful outcomeCareful planning led to a successful outcome.
noun + noun
- learning outcomesEach lesson plan lists clear learning outcomes for the students.
verb + noun
- affect the outcomeOne small mistake could affect the outcome of the whole project.
- determine the outcomeThe last five minutes determined the outcome of the match.