Meaning & Definition of Outcome in English
English⟶
Outcome
/aʊtkəm/
noun
1. Something that results
- "He listened for the results on the radio"
synonym:
- result,
- resultant,
- final result,
- outcome,
- termination
2. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- "The magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"
- "His decision had depressing consequences for business"
- "He acted very wise after the event"
synonym:
- consequence,
- effect,
- outcome,
- result,
- event,
- issue,
- upshot
Examples of using
This surgery has a successful outcome.
The outcome depends entirely on your own efforts.
This surgery has a successful outcome.